Education pathways support people needed for in-demand careers
July 2, 2024
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.
“People are ready and eager to train for the jobs B.C. needs, but many often experience barriers to accessing this training and building the life they want. By improving access to adult upgrading opportunities and supporting the transition to post-secondary education, we’re preparing British Columbians for employment in areas with high labour market demand.”
The Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning pathways program was launched in 2022 to provide tailored support for people who need upgrading to pursue in-demand jobs. For the 2024-25 year, the Province is investing $3.5 million to support 22 pathways at 12 public post-secondary institutions and the Native Education College. This is in addition to the variety of Adult Basic Education and English language learning programs available throughout the province, which became tuition-free in 2017.
This funding provides tailored opportunities for domestic students to acquire the prerequisites they need in English, math, science and biology to access high-priority career programs, including health care, early childhood education, skilled trades and technology, all at no cost. Specific pathways at each institution also offer unique approaches to reflect their region, student population and programming. For example, institutions may customize their pathways to meet the needs of Indigenous students, students living in rural areas or students who are new to Canada.
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