3.1 Overview of Funding Programs in BC

There are lots of grants and funded programming and dual credit options that are available to people who are interested in becoming an Early Childhood Educator or upgrading their current credentials. Having people within your organization or business become fully certified Educators can support quality early learning and childcare programs. You can support further educational opportunities by offering them leaves of absence to complete their schooling, allowing them the ability to complete practicums within your centres, as well as supporting them in applying for funding opportunities. Encouraging your staff to complete their education represents strong leadership and advocacy for the field. Some initiatives that may offer funding include:

• Education Support Fund | Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)

• WorkBC – Finance Your Education

• B.C. Employer Training Grant

• Community Workforce Response Grant

• Single Parent Employment Initiative

• Métis Nation B.C. funding and support for ECE education

References

Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia. (n.d.). ECE education support fund. https://www.ecebc.ca/ece-education-support-fund

Government of British Columbia. (n.d.). Community workforce response grant.

Government of British Columbia. (n.d.). Skills training and employment program: Single Parent Employment Initiative.

Métis Nation British Columbia. (n.d.). Métis Early Childhood Educator & ECE Assistant Supplement. https://www.mnbc.ca/news/metis-early-childhood-educator-ece-assistant-supplement

WorkBC. (n.d.). Community workforce response grant. https://www.workbc.ca/employer-resources/community-workforce-response-grant​

WorkBC. (n.d.). Finance your education. https://www.workbc.ca/education-training/finance-your-education