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Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:20 PM
Former youth in care attending a post-secondary institution on a tuition waiver can now access additional funding for living expenses so they can better focus on their academic careers.
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Monday, June 15, 2015 1:42 PM
In front of friends, family and a room full of distinguished guests, 16 exceptional civic leaders were recognized at Government House with the Province's highest honour, the Order of British Columbia. Three recipients unable to attend the 2014 ceremony were also honoured.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015 10:00 AM
Former children and youth in care will receive support for their future training and educational needs through the newly established Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA).
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Monday, June 8, 2015 10:30 AM
Government is contributing $250,000 to the Youth Futures Education Fund, which will be available to help cover expenses beyond tuition that may be a barrier to post-secondary education for former youth in care.
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Friday, May 29, 2015 9:00 AM
Government is providing $315,000 to support the establishment of a mentorship program for 16-to 24-year-olds that will be delivered through Covenant House Vancouver.
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Friday, May 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Thanks to a new investment of $250,000, more young people transitioning out of government care will be supported through the Strive program to gain the life and work skills they need to become independent.
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Friday, May 15, 2015 9:43 AM
Sixteen exceptional civic leaders will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia (O.B.C.), the Province's highest form of recognition, Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon, Chancellor of the Order.
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Monday, February 3, 2014 1:45 PM
A new $250,000, 18-month pilot program is being launched by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the YWCA Metro Vancouver to help youth who are transitioning out of government care to gain the life and work skills they need to become independent.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:35 PM
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Balanced Budget 2013 delivers on government's commitment to balance the budget while investing in early childhood development and helping B.C. families save for their children's future training and education.
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