Several different grants, bursaries and student funding supports may be available through the Labour Market Agreement, Employment Insurance and various government tax credits. Funding for eligible students may cover equipment, tools and books, supplies, travel, accommodation and tuition, child-care subsidies and more.

The E-PPRENCTICE initiative is funded by the BC-Canada Labour Market Agreement (LMA) which supports investment in labour market programs. The funding will be used to develop innovative, flexible delivery models - often including interactive media and e-learning components - that encourage the participation of LMA eligible clients for existing trades programs.

If you are interested in the program and think you might be eligible for funding support you can call the Industry Training Authority (ITA) at 778-328-8700 (Lower Mainland), or 1-866-660-6011 (Toll Free in B.C.) for more information.

Also take a look at the Industry Training Authority's page on Financial Assistance.

LMA Participant Eligibility
Eligible LMA participants must be either:

1. Unemployed and not an Employment Insurance (EI) client, and have not had an EI claim for 3 years, or in the case of parental leave, 5 years.
2. Employed and low skilled, which means lacking a high school diploma, certification or essential skills.

In the case of registered apprentices, those without a Red Seal certification or Certificate of Qualificatoin, may be considered as lacking certification and may be LMA eligible.

Participants seeking LMA support must complete an LMA eligible package provided by the lead service provider and meet all eligibility requirements.