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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.

Union Development Program (UDP)

September 7, 2016 - 12:33pm •

The PSAC’s Union Development Program (UDP) has been one of the most comprehensive union leadership training programs in Canada for more than 35 years. Building on our rich history, the UDP will provide an advanced learning opportunity for emerging leaders to develop the necessary analysis and skills to identify and support union priorities, and to expand our pool of skilled activists who can inspire others.

PSAC Scholarship Program

April 6, 2016 - 2:34pm •

Applications for the 2016 PSAC Scholarship Program are now open.

We need your input - take the PSAC BC Region Union Education Survey

March 31, 2016 - 1:21pm •

PSAC staff in BC are in the process of planning the PSAC course offerings in BC over the next 3 year cycle and would appreciate input from PSAC members. We invite all members in the province to complete the BC Region Education Survey.

Union development program

September 23, 2015 - 11:01am •

Develop your skills as a union leader Are you passionate about standing up for unions and workers’ rights? Do you believe in fairness, social justice and human rights? Are you active in your union and interested in deepening your activist knowledge and skills?

Application Form: 2021 BC Regional Health & Safety Conference

September 18, 2015 - 4:08pm •

Where does the employer’s responsibility end and ours begin? Please use this form to apply for the 2021 B.C. Regional Health and Safety Conference, which will be held virtually, March 19, 20, 21. Application deadline: March 5, 2021 Note fields marked * are required. If you have any questions about the Health and Safety Conference, please call the PSAC Vancouver Office at (604) 430-5631 or 1 (800) 663-1655.

1-Day Steward Training Course Application

August 10, 2015 - 2:13pm •

Please use this form to apply for the 1-Day Steward Training Course. Application deadline: noon, Wednesday Aug 26, 2015. Note fields marked * are required.

Alliance Facilitator Training Application

July 3, 2015 - 12:58pm •

Please use this form to apply for the Alliance Facilitator Training Course. Aplication Deadline: December 4 2015. Note fields marked * are required.

PSAC scholarship program now accepting applications

April 7, 2015 - 5:48pm •

We are now accepting applications for scholarships available to PSAC members and their children through our scholarship program. Applicants must submit either an 800 word essay, a video, infographic or audio recording to answer the following question:

New Online Course - Fighting for our Lives; Bill C-4 and Health and Safety

February 5, 2015 - 1:32pm •

The Programs Section of the PSAC and the PSAC Education Program are launching an on-line version of the Fighting for our Lives; Bill C-4 and Health and Safety course. Visit - http://psacunion.ca/online-learning - to access it via the on-line learning section of the national website. It is anticipated the course will take 1.5 to 2 hours to complete and it is set up in such a way that you can leave the course and return to it as you choose or as time allows.The objectives of the course:

Health and Safety / Bill C-4 One Day Course

November 3, 2014 - 1:12pm •

Are you a Health and Safety rep or member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee in your workplace on behalf of your PSAC local who has already taken a previous Health and Safety CLC Part II course?