StrongerBC Future Skills Grant

The StrongerBC future skills grant empowers British Columbians to shape their own futures. The grant covers up to $3,500 for eligible short-term skills training to support learners to stack their skills and further their careers.

Eligible students using the StrongerBC future skills grant must complete their chosen program within 52 weeks from the program start date. When you register with StrongerBC future skills grant, the entire cost will be deducted from your $3,500 lifetime amount.

Registration for Fall 2025 is now open.

To apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant application please complete the Langara FSG Declaration and Registration Form(external link) and the StrongerBC future skills grant Application(external link) using your BC Services Card Account.

Please note: Both applications must be completed before registration can be processed.

If you have any questions about the StrongerBC future skills grant at Langara College, please contact us at futureskills [at] langara.ca (futureskills[at]langara[dot]ca).

Follow the links to learn more about each program and to contact the Program Coordinator with questions about the program.

Accounting and Finance

• Professional Bookkeeper

Management & Leadership

• Advanced Management Skills
• Management and Leadership
• Small Business Management and Ownership
• Career Development Professional

Health and Human Services

• Dental Reception
• Medical Office Administrator (MOA)

Real Estate

• Construction and Development
• Builder License
• Social Housing Management

Withdrawal policy

Upon the start of your first course, the full amount of the program will be deducted from your $3,500 lifetime amount. If you wish to drop one or more courses, the deadline to withdraw is 24 hours prior to the first day of the course. You may register in additional program requirements running within 52 weeks of your start date at no additional cost, up to the maximum of your program by emailing futureskills [at] langara.ca (futureskills[at]langara[dot]ca).

In order to drop courses, please contact Langara Continuing Studies at futureskills [at] langara.ca (futureskills[at]langara[dot]ca). Course withdrawal requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the course. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the College and will be authorized at the College's sole discretion.

Course cancellations

A minimum enrollment is required to recover course costs. If that minimum is not reached, Langara College reserves the right to cancel classes. Every attempt will be made to notify you in advance. In the event of a cancellation, the amount for the cancelled course will not be claimed from your total future skills grant lifetime amount.