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Education program

The PSAC is proud to offer its members a union education program that ranks among the best and most comprehensive within the Canadian labour movement. Our various courses provide members with learning opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and personal confidence. Union education encourages participation and promotes mutual respect and understanding between members and the union leadership. A trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union.

Here is a list of upcoming courses in BC.

Any PSAC member in good standing can apply for an education course being offered in BC. In order to maximize participation and minimize travel costs, basic education courses are offered within "catchment areas". Currently the catchment areas are: North BC, Southern Interior, East Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and Metro. These catchments are defined by combining the geographic regions that are contained in the BC Region by-laws, S.18(2) and (3).

Fill out an application online or download a course application form (pdf) and mail or fax it back to us if you would like to take a PSAC weekend course.

For more information about our education program, check the frequently asked questions or contact Deanna Kimball, Regional Education Officer (REO), at KimballD@psac-afpc.com

In Residence courses require a more detailed application form which are generally available well in advance of the dates of the course.

Note that all PSAC courses and events are scent free. Weekend courses start at 9AM and end at 4:30PM, unless otherwise noted.

See below for a news and information related to the PSAC Education Program in BC. Visit the national website for more information about the PSAC National Education program.

PSAC BC Region Education Subsidies for 2018

October 23, 2017 - 12:22pm •

Canadian Labour Congress Winter School 2018 The PSAC BC Education Program is pleased to offer two $500 education subsidies to PSAC BC members who are registering for the CLC Winter School in 2018. In addition, there are two $500 subsidies being offered specifically for any Health and Safety course at the CLC Winter School. The deadline for receipt of your subsidy application for the CLC Winter School is close of business on November 17th, 2017. Other Education Subsidies

Introduction to the Union for Indigenous Members (IUIM) Course

August 16, 2017 - 3:39pm •

Are you a First Nations, Inuit or Métis PSAC member who would like to learn more about your union? If yes, we invite you to apply for the PSAC BC Introduction to the Union for Indigenous Members (IUIM) course.

PSAC 2017 scholarship program now open

April 25, 2017 - 12:22pm •

The application process for the 2017 PSAC Scholarship Program is now open.

Scholarships available for SFU Labour Studies students

February 6, 2017 - 9:00am •

Former BC NDP premier Glen Clark and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 38 are sponsoring a new scholarship for students who are enrolled or considering enrollment in the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Labour Studies Program. The ongoing scholarship, which provides $2,500 annually, is established in memory of Clark’s father James, who was a business agent for the Painters Union for many years.

Webinars: Resolution Writing.

December 5, 2016 - 1:49pm •

In preparation for the 2017 BC Regional Convention as well as the 2017 component conventions, PSAC BC is providing members with four options of an hour long webinar specifically on how to write resolutions.

Online Training for PSAC Stewards

November 21, 2016 - 2:24pm •

If you are a steward who wants to increase your knowledge, skills and expertise or if you aspire to become a PSAC steward, then these on-line learning modules were developed specifically for you.

PSAC BC Region Education Subsidies for 2017

November 2, 2016 - 1:05pm •

CLC Winter School 2017 The PSAC BC Education Program is pleased to offer three $500 education subsidies to PSAC BC members who are registering for the CLC Winter School in 2017. The deadline for receipt of your subsidy application for the CLC Winter School is close of business on November 21st, 2016. Other Education Subsidies

Application Form for Subsidy to Attend non-PSAC Education Courses

November 2, 2016 - 10:03am •

Please use this form to apply for subsidies to attend Non-PSAC courses. If you do not know your PSAC ID#, call the Vancouver RO @ 604 430-5631 or 1 800 663-1655 and we will look it up for you. Please note the fields marked with a * are required - the form will not process your application if left blank. the form will only allow you apply for one subsidy at a time

Congratulations to our 2016 PSAC scholarship winners!

October 18, 2016 - 2:01pm •

We would like to congratulate these BC members and family who were awarded PSAC scholarships in 2016 and wish them all the best with their future studies.

Educational Opportunity: BCFED Young Worker Training - September 23-25, 2016, BCFED

September 16, 2016 - 11:39am •

To: Mainland & Haida Gwaii Young Workers Committee members,