The province has announced one time funding of $10 million to help B.C.’s community social services sector.
Allowing for the sector to build better capacity, support recruitment and retention, while also improving occupational health and safety training programs for staff.
Brenda Gillette, CEO of BC CEO Network says in a statement, “This funding will help us develop and deliver new readily accessible training that will ensure this foundational support is sustainable and available for the many people who rely on this option while simultaneously enhancing community living throughout B.C.”
The funding will go to support training programs to agencies and organizations across the sector. This includes training and development for Indigenous agencies and staff, foundational training and development opportunities, along with health and safety training.
B.C.’s social services organizations provide important services to the province’s most vulnerable people.
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