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Thursday, July 16, 2015 11:30 AM
Northwest Community College (NWCC) unveiled a new mobile training unit that will help students in northwestern communities develop skills for in-demand trades jobs, thanks in part to funding from B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.
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Friday, May 29, 2015 1:35 PM
Effective June 1, 2015, the BC Government Newsroom website will move to a new url - news.gov.bc.ca and offer materials for direct download to media and the public.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015 12:30 PM
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The government celebrated progress and success on the one-year anniversary of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, government's plan to help British Columbians find their fit in the province's diverse, strong and growing economy.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015 11:30 AM
Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.
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Monday, April 27, 2015 10:15 AM
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Government is providing $6.1 million for 1,429 additional critical-trades seats in 14 public post-secondary institutions throughout the province to reduce waitlists by an average of 44% for students entering trades that are in demand by a range of industries.
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Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:30 AM
Provincial public-sector employers and employees continue to make progress with affordable collective agreements under the Economic Stability Mandate, as three new tentative agreements, including two in the post-secondary sector, have been reached and a further agreement ratified.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015 2:46 PM
If we want a strong and vibrant economic future, then it's key that strong and vibrant women help drive it. And a great opportunity for women to help drive the economy is through careers in the skilled trades.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 10:30 AM
The provincial government is providing ongoing support for the BC Centre of Training Excellence in Mining through one-time funding of $125,000.
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Friday, February 20, 2015 10:30 AM
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) will receive $325,274 to buy new trades training equipment that supports students entering in-demand occupations critical to the economy.
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Friday, February 13, 2015 1:00 PM
Eighteen public post-secondary institutions are receiving a total of $6.9 million in one-time funding that will give them an opportunity to plan changes that would be needed if they decide to move to a tuition-based model.
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