Program Overview

Thanks to funding by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is training 10 new Health Care Assistants (HCA) in Duncan & Nanaimo. Students enrolled in the program will receive skills training by way of the provincially approved curriculum for health care assistants, delivered in partnership with Discovery Community College (DCC).

In partnership with the Community Workforce Response Grant (CWRG), BCCPA will cover the entire cost of tuition for participants, as well as provide additional training supports.

BCCPA has gained strong support for this initiative from several employers in the region. All participating employers have part-time or full-time positions available in their organizations. Following the completion of the skills training program, BCCPA will facilitate job connections between participating employers and program graduates.

CWRG Eligibility Criteria

Participants must:

• currently reside in B.C.;
• be 16 years of age or older;
• be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons entitled to work in Canada;
• be in possession of a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN);
• be unemployed, or employed part-time*, seasonally, casually, or precariously**;
• have not participated in any other CWRG funded training projects in the last 12 months or be currently enrolled in any other federally or provincially funded training programs at the start of the project;

*Part-time is defined as those employed 30 hours or less per week.
**Precariously is defined as those who are employed but at risk of losing a job and in need of training for a new job.

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College Admissions Prerequisites

The above are the minimum grant eligibility requirements potential participants must meet before moving forward with the application process.

Additional admission requirements are set by Stenberg College in line with their standard admission prerequisites, including:

• Grade 12 graduation or mature student status (19+)
• Meet English language competency requirements:
  • Proof of completion of Grade 10 English or higher for native speakers
  • Proof of standardized English language assessment test for non-native speakers

Key Dates

Pre-screening/interviews: Actively accepting applications.

Skills training dates: July 29, 2024 – April 17, 2025

How to Apply

If you meet the minimum CWRG Eligibility Criteria & College Admissions Prerequisites, please click here to apply through BCCPA’s training intake request form.

General Enquiries

For general enquiries or assistance, please contact BCCPA’s Programs department:

Email: programs[at]bccare.ca
Phone: 604-736-4233 ext. 246

FAQs