More people will have the opportunity to train for in-demand careers, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists and midwives, at a new state-of-the-art University of British Columbia (UBC) facility in Surrey.

A new and innovative seaweed industry pilot project at North Island College (NIC) will equip people with the skills necessary to thrive in an emerging sector, promoting economic resiliency and growth for communities on northern Vancouver Island.

People training for good paying, in-demand careers will be able to access grants that cover most, or all, of their tuition thanks to the next intake of the StrongerBC future skills grant.

People seeking academic upgrading to access high-demand post-secondary programs and meet their career goals will continue to benefit from tuition-free Adult Basic Education and English Language pathway programs across B.C.

Internationally educated professionals will soon have a more streamlined, efficient and transparent process to get their credentials recognized in B.C.

People in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will benefit from a provincial investment in planning for the future of post-secondary education for the region.