Children and families will have more opportunities to get involved with the YMCA, thanks to a total of $11 million in government funding.

Post-secondary students at 16 colleges, institutes and universities throughout British Columbia will benefit from an investment of $1.3 million to raise awareness of the benefits of work experience among employers and students.

Students at colleges and universities on Vancouver Island will be encouraged to explore co-op opportunities to support their career ambitions.

Students at Selkirk College will be encouraged to explore co-op opportunities to support their career ambitions.

Students at Okanagan College will be encouraged to explore co-op opportunities to support their career ambitions.

Students at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will be encouraged to explore co-op opportunities to support their career ambitions.

Students at colleges and universities in the Lower Mainland will be encouraged to explore co-op opportunities to support their career ambitions.

Students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will be encouraged to explore co-op opportunities to support their career ambitions.

The Province is contributing $100,000 to expand business training for current and potential entrepreneurs in Prince George and surrounding communities.

The Province is contributing $100,000 to expand business training for current and potential entrepreneurs in communities throughout B.C., including Kelowna, Kamloops and Cranbrook and surrounding areas.