Professional Barbering Program

Craft Your Career, Master the Art of Barbering in our 6 month Diploma Program. Including an industry work experience component where you will be placed in a Barbershop or Hair Salon!

Must meet ACCESS Eligibility requirements:

• Grade 12 graduate or over 19 years
• Live within the Lower Mainland
• For Indigenous Peoples – Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit

Only 12 spots available!

Global Makeup Program

One-year all Indigenous cohort with Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup Program which will include a practicum with Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week VIFW 2025. Mentored and supported through the VIFW Elder Wisdom Circle. Opportunities to build your network and portfolio with volunteer fashion opportunities throughout the year.

Must meet ACCESS Eligibility requirements:

• Grade 12 graduate or over 19 years
• Make Up/Hair or Artistic portfolio, if available
• Live within the Lower Mainland
• For Indigenous Peoples – Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit

Only 12 spots available!

Building Manager Short Certificate

Develop skills in key areas of building management: tenant relations, maintenance, operations, risk protocols, and cleaning at Vancouver Community College. Gain valuable work experience with the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society.

Must meet Eligibility requirements:

• English 10 or equivalent
• Live within the Metro Vancouver Area
• For Indigenous Peoples – Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit

Only 12 spots available!

Welding Foundation Program

• 8 Week of Indigenous Skills for Success (IS4S) Training
• 31 Weeks of Technical Training
• Fully Funded Program
• For Indigenous Peoples – Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit

LOCATION: BCIT Campus, Burnaby

Carpentry Foundation Program

• 8 Weeks of Indigenous Skills for Success (IS4S)
• 23 Weeks of Technical Training
• Fully Funded Program
• For Indigenous Peoples – Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit

LOCATION: BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby

Piping Foundation Program

• 8 Weeks of Indigenous Skills for Success (IS4S) Training
• 21 Week Technical Training
• Work Placements Available
• Fully Funded Program
• For Indigenous Peoples – Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit