Government funding for new health education spaces at seven public colleges and universities to support students and B.C.'s health sector was announced t at Thompson Rivers University.

International students are finding great educational opportunities in B.C. and, in many cases, are staying to take advantage of the growing economy and exceptional quality of life.

The Province is providing $2.4 million to support adult literacy training programs in 90 communities throughout British Columbia this year.

As part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, Okanagan College will be adding 203 training spaces to increase access and reduce waitlists for trades critical to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and other industries.

An investment of $2.4 million by the provincial government is helping adult learners around the province improve their reading and writing skills by providing them with the help they need in their home communities.