Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Last updated on September 17, 2024

The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills provides leadership and direction for post-secondary education and skills training systems in British Columbia as well as labour market information and programs.

Featured Topics

  • Indigenous Education Programs and Initiatives
    Discover resources on Indigenous post-secondary education and skills training in B.C.
  • Adult Education
    Learn about options for mature students who want to graduate high school or take courses to meet post-secondary program requirements.
  • Post-Secondary Education
    Navigate your post-secondary education journey with us. Match your career goals or interests with post-secondary programs on Find Your Path. Apply to public post-secondary institutions on EducationPlannerBC. Find funding opportunities to pay for school at StudentAid BC.
  • Education Quality Assurance (EQA)
    The Education Quality Assurance designation recognizes post-secondary institutions that meet or exceed government quality standards. Institutions must have the EQA designation to host international students on study permits.
  • Micro-credentials
    Micro-credentials allow individuals to quickly obtain new skills and access high-demand employment in B.C. Explore micro-credential programs and access up to $3,500 in funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant.
  • International Professional Credential Recognition
    Learn how the B.C. government is making credential recognition for internationally trained professionals more transparent, efficient and fair.
  • Safe Campuses BC
    Everyone has the right to feel safe on campus. Discover resources to respond to incidents, raise awareness of sexualized violence and build safe and inclusive campuses.
  • Here2Talk
    A mental health counseling and referral service for post-secondary students. It offers free, confidential, single-session services available 24/7 via app, phone and web.
  • Information for Post-Secondary Institutions
    Resources for B.C. post-secondary institutions to manage programs, initiate student housing projects, support leadership and plan for the future. Resources include government reporting, budgeting, capital planning and accountability frameworks.

Featured Services

  • Find a Post-Secondary Institution
    Browse a list of all authorized post-secondary institutions in B.C. 
  • EducationPlannerBC
    Plan your post-secondary journey with EducationPlannerBC. Search for programs and institutions, Find Your Path, and easily apply to any of B.C.’s 25 public post-secondary institutions.
  • StudentAid BC
    Lower the cost of your post-secondary education through student loans, grants and scholarships found on StudentAid BC.
  • SkilledTradesBC
    Everything you need to know about the trades industry in B.C. Find information on apprenticeships, certification, educational programs and industry training opportunities. 
  • WorkBC 
    Browse thousands of job postings, explore career options, and obtain labour market data on WorkBC. Access job search resources such as training, work experience placement and online employment services through WorkBC Centres.

Minister

Honourable Lisa Beare

Honourable Lisa Beare

Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Parliamentary Secretary

Parliamentary Secretary Ravi Parmar

Ravi Parmar

Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials

Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister Bobbi Plecas

Bobbi Plecas

Deputy Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills