Real progress continues to be made under the B.C. government's Economic Stability Mandate for 2014 public sector negotiations.

Eleven of B.C.'s colleges and universities will receive more than $3.9 million from the B.C. government for programs and activities that will enhance Aboriginal learners' post-secondary education and training experiences and outcomes.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $150,000 to Northwest Community College (NWCC) under B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to provide job skills training and retraining opportunities for workers impacted by the closure of the West Fraser sawmill in Houston.

The College of New Caledonia (CNC) has received $150,000 from the Province under B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to provide job skills training and retraining opportunities for workers affected by the closure of the Canfor sawmill in Quesnel.

Government is inviting written submissions from students, the private career training sector and the public to guide the development of legislation and supporting regulations needed to regulate the sector in British Columbia.

British Columbia is now developing 20 open, online textbooks specifically for post-secondary skills training and technical programs.