November 15, 2022 – (Victoria, BC) – More Métis Citizens will be able to access funding support to gain job-ready skills training thanks to the Province and Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) working together.
Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training announced $7.1 million in skills training funding towards Métis Nation British Columbia’s Ministry of Skills Training, Employment, and Post-Secondary (STEPS) to support Métis learners during a reception commemorating the life of Louis Riel. Funding will support Métis learners in occupational skills training programs including apprenticeships, trades, skills upgrades, certificates and re-certificates, micro-credentials and other courses leading to employment.
“We honour Louis Riel’s sacrifice and courage. We honour the significant contributions of the Métis people to communities throughout British Columbia,” said Minister Anne Kang. “And we acknowledge the struggles that Métis continue to face. We are committed to working together, to make life better for Métis people throughout B.C. One way we are working towards this is by investing in education and skills training.”
Investing in Métis Nation British Columbia’s Ministry of Skills Training, Employment, and Post-Secondary to help support Métis learners in their career and education journeys is part of StrongerBC’s Future Ready Plan. Future Ready is making education and training more accessible, affordable, and relevant to help businesses grow and prepare British Columbians for the jobs of tomorrow.
“At a time when we see such a large investment in infrastructure from the Province, it is paramount that we can equip our Citizens with the job-ready skills needed for these projects,” says Paulette Flamond, MNBC Minister of Skills Training, Employment and Post-Secondary Education. “This additional round of funding will pay dividends and benefit our nation for generations to come.”
This funding builds on a milestone this past September, where Métis Nation British Columbia supported over 1,825 training and post-secondary education requests by Métis Citizens – a historic number for the organization. To date over 2,100 learners and job seekers have received support through Métis Nation British Columbia’s Ministry of Skills Training, Employment, and Post-Secondary programs.
Learn More:
To learn more about Métis Nation British Columbia, visit MNBC.
For more information about Métis Nation British Columbia’s Ministry of Skills Training, Employment, and Post-Secondary, visit STEPS.
Contact:
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training
Media Relations
250 508-5030
Métis Nation British Columbia
Nick Hosseinzadeh
Senior Director, Communications
778-996-6425