BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary Application

The BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary provides funding for equity priority tradespeople of all genders, including tradespeople who are...

Indigenous
Racialized people
2SLGBTIAQ+
Immigrants
People with disabilities
Women

in British Columbia who are facing barriers in advancing in their trades journey, to help them access training, tools, certifications, networking, and educational opportunities.

The bursary is only for tradespeople already in a skilled trade, including journeys, TQs, apprentices, & tradespeople in non-apprenticeship trades.

For assistance starting in a skilled trade, please see the BCCWITT’s Trades Training & Employment program.

The BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary provides funding once per fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st) per applicant.

Intakes are conducted on a quarterly basis on this schedule:

	Intake Opens	Intake Closes	Decisions Made & Funds Distributed
Q1	April 15	May 15	June 15
Q2	July 15	August 15	September 15
Q3	October 15	November 15	December 15
Q4	January 3	February 2	March 2

Funds are limited per quarter, and successful applicants are required to provide requested information in a timely manner. Please check you Junk/Spam folder regularily to ensure you do not miss any communications from BCCWITT.

There is a four-week turnaround period to receive these funds once the decisions have been made, and there will be no reimbursement for funds spent before the date of this application.

BCCWITT considers funding requests of up to $1000 for supporting tradespeople in attending conferences; purchasing tools, workwear, and PPE; participating in courses (including technical trades training); and gaining qualifications that will assist in the progression of their careers in the skilled trades.

Applications are assessed by a committee of BCCWITT staff and funding decisions are made based on the applicant's need, region, membership in equity priority groups, and whether they have previously received support from BCCWITT. The terms of this funding are subject to change at any time.

If you are seeking support to fund a skilled trades outreach project, please see our BCCWITT Project Grant.

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@bccwitt.ca.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

What are your pronouns?*

they/themshe/herhe/himFill in the blank

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please select your economic region:*

Are you a member of an equity priority group? (BCCWITT is dedicated to removing barriers and obstacles, so we ask this question to make sure we can provide you with all the supports available to you)*

What is your gender?*

WomanNonbinaryManFill in the blank

Are you a single caregiver? (This is someone who is the sole income provider with dependents. This includes single parents, single children providing care for dependent parents, sole caregivers for dependent family members, etc.)*

NoYesFill in the blank

If you are a single caregiver, how many dependents do you have?

Do you identify as Indigenous?*

Not IndigenousFirst NationsInuitMétis

What is your primary trade?*

What is your level of qualification in this trade?*

If you have other trades, what are they?

Do you have a SkilledTradesBC ID number?*

YesNo

Please enter your SkilledTradesBC ID number here:*

I do not have a SkilledTradesBC ID number because...*

I am not in a trade that is accredited by SkilledTradesBCI am Trades Qualified in my tradeI have not yet started in a trades careerAnother reason:

Do you have a union affiliation?*

YesNo

If yes, what union and local?

What costs are you requesting support for? (Check all that apply)*

Trades event/trainingOther event/trainingWage loss for taking part in an event/trainingTransportation for taking part in an event/trainingAccommodation for taking part in an event/trainingChild care for taking part in an event/trainingOther

What is the amount of financial support you are requesting?*

(Maximum is $1000)

What is the amount of financial support you are requesting *up to 1000*?

Please do not enter more than $1000 in this field, the max amount for this bursary is $1000.

What is the total cost of the opportunity you are applying for?*

What is the time frame of your financial support request? *Please note that BCCWITT cannot reimburse for any expenses already incurred prior to the submission of this form.**

Please describe your financial support request (E.g. where, when, what is the event/training):*

If there is a website for this event/training, please provide it here:

If you have any documents relevant to your participation in this event/training (E.g. letter of acceptance, invoice, contract), please upload here:

What barriers have you faced in advancing your career in the skilled trades sector? *

How will the support provided by the BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary advance your career in the skilled trades sector? *

What other options have you pursued for financial support? (E.g. your employer, union, community & professional organizations, etc.)*

What supports have you previously received from BCCWITT?*

How will BCCWITT be recognized for providing you with this support? *Please note, you will be required to submit a testimonial upon receipt of funds.**

I, First Name* Last Name* , understand that if BCCWITT approves my request and funds my bursary, I am required to provide BCCWITT with updates on the outcome and follow up documentation in order to evaluate the efficacy of the program. This includes a testimonial about the impact of the bursary, and a photo that BCCWITT can share on social media.

I also agree to remain in contact with BCCWITT should I receive funding. Contact includes, but is not limited to, answering emails/texts/calls, filling out forms, submitting receipts, and anything similar. I give my full consent to contact from any BCCWITT staff for tracking, follow-up, or additional information at any time. I understand that I must respond to this contact, and that if I do not respond within 3 days without a reason, future funding payments may be cancelled. I understand that it is my responsibility to meet these contact requirements should I receive funding.

I understand that if my Career Advancement Bursary application is approved, I will only receive this funding once per fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st), and I understand that there is a four-week turnaround period to receive these funds. I understand that I will not be reimbursed for funds spent before the date of this application. I understand that the terms of this funding are subject to change at any time.

By submitting this form, I agree to be added to the BCCWITT network to be contacted with additional BCCWITT news and events.

I have read, understood, and agreed to the above.

Signature:*

BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary

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