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.

Applications for StrongerBC future skills grant for Spring 2025 open November 13, 2024.

To apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills grant:

  1. Check if you’re eligible
  2. Apply to Langara College by completing the StrongerBC future skills grant Declaration and Registration form
  3. Apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant through WorkBC using your BC Services Card
  4. Once you’ve submitted both applications, you will be registered and a confirmation email will be sent to your preferred email address with the following information:
    1. The courses you have been registered in. If you have been waitlisted for courses, waitlist instructions will also be included.
    2. Information on how to sign into your Student Information System account and how to access your Books and Materials

If you have any questions about how to apply for StrongerBC future skills grant, your registration, or the ministry portal, please do not hesitate to contact us at futureskills@langara.ca or 604-323-5322.

Withdrawal Policy 
The deadline to withdraw is 24 hours prior to the first day of the first course in the program. Programs withdrawn by this deadline will not be claimed from your total StrongerBC lifetime amount. You will be able to use the funds to register for other programs by submitting an updated registration form.

After this deadline, the full amount of the program will be deducted from your $3,500 lifetime amount. If you withdraw from subsequent courses in the program after the first course has begun, you may register in additional courses running during the 2024/5 academic year that meet the program requirements at no additional cost by contacting Langara Continuing Studies at futureskills@langara.ca. Course withdrawal requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the course.

After the start of your first course, program costs will not be refunded to your Stronger BC future skills grant lifetime amount except in extraordinary circumstances. In such cases, a request must be submitted in writing to futureskills@langara.ca. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the College and will be authorized at the College's sole discretion.

New to the 2024/5 academic year, 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.

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

Accounting and Finance

Business

Health and Human Services

Microcredentials

The StrongerBC future skills grant is available to most British Columbians and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions. The StrongerBC future skills grant is available regardless of your financial situation. Find out if you are eligible.

You should also understand that:

  • FSG benefits may have tax implications

  • The FSG is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500

  • If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program

  • The amount of FSG funding you receive is subject to review and audit.