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COTR getting Pathways funding from province
For the second year in a row, the B.C. government is funding the Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning Pathways, with $3.8 million to provide students the pre-requisites for the post-secondary programs they need to meet their career goals.
College of the Rockies is to receive $101,950 from that funding.
The Pathways programming is intended to support people in getting the pre-requisites they need to access high-priority programs, including in the areas of health care, early childhood education, skilled trades and technology. This is in addition to the variety of tuition-free Adult Basic Education and English language learning programming available throughout the province.
“Too often, people wanting to improve their work opportunities experience barriers that restrict their ability to prepare for the meaningful career and life they want in B.C.,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This government is increasing access to learning and upgrading supports, in addition to initiatives in our Future Ready Action Plan, helping British Columbians reach their fullest potential and meet the labour force demands of today and tomorrow.”
The 2023-2024 Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning Pathways provides students access to 26 pathways at 12 public post-secondary institutions in B.C. This year’s investment follows the province’s $3.5-million investment last year for pathways at public post-secondary institutions throughout B.C.
Similar to traditional adult basic education and English language learning programming, pathways are tuition-free for domestic students.
The goal is to increase learners’ success and improve their access to high-priority programs, including in the areas of health care, early childhood education, skilled trades and technology.
Tuition-free adult basic education and English language learning programming was reinstated by the Province in September 2017, eliminating the need for domestic students to pay tuition to achieve the academic upgrading required to attend further post-secondary education and skills training.
Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning Pathways support students’ transitions to post-secondary education and skills training, setting them up for success by integrating students into post-secondary life, tailoring offerings to students’ target careers or disciplines, and offering career guidance and additional academic supports.
Castlegar’s Selkirk College is also receiving $474,952 from the program.
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