A new investment of $2 million will support the development and growth of British Columbia’s co-operative businesses, while expanding services for people who use them.

Up to 30 eligible British Columbians will get essential and occupational skills training to prepare them for jobs as dental assistants in the Lower Mainland.

Getting together over lunch with new friends was a popular program for Seniors Come Share until a global pandemic brought it to a temporary halt.

Up to 36 eligible British Columbians will get skills training and certification courses to prepare them for jobs as automotive service technicians, millwrights and welders.

Up to 30 eligible British Columbians will get skills and training to prepare them for jobs as multicultural workers and outreach and family support workers in B.C.’s communities and schools.

Up to 32 eligible British Columbians will get skills training to prepare them for jobs as community health-care assistants in the Lower Mainland.