Aug 5, 2021 – BC Gov News “The global pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for British Columbians who lost their jobs or became under-employed,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “These new community-based skills training projects will …
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Donations of fans needed for Burnaby-New West seniors amid heat wave
Jul 28, 2021 – Jess Balzer/Burnaby Now On Twitter, Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Anne Kang and New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian and Caring Project founder Doris Mah are asking for gently used fans for seniors for Burnaby Neighbourhood House South and Seniors …
BladeRunners prepares youth at-risk for work
Jul 23, 2021 – BC Gov News “The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected the employment opportunities of young British Columbians,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “The BladeRunners program is making a difference in the lives of …
UVic engineering, computer science expansion supports more students
Jul 22, 2021 – BC Gov News “I am so excited about this project,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “More seats for students to enrol in programs that lead to rewarding, in-demand science, technology, engineering …
New training opportunities for people to help seniors
Jul 14, 2021 – BC Gov News “I encourage people who are seeking a new and rewarding career – one that will offer assistance to loved ones that need some help at home – to give this opportunity some thought,” …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, say NDP MLAs Routledge and Kang
Jul 6, 2021 – BC NDP Caucus “The everyday impact of building literacy in our communities will be felt for generations,” said Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake and Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “For many adult learners, …
Post-secondary return to in-person learning follows BC’s Restart plan
Jul 5, 2021 – BC Gov News “The pandemic has made the past year and a half difficult for post-secondary students and institutions, but now, thanks to vaccines, brighter days are right around the corner,” said Anne Kang, Minister of …
Preventing and responding to sexual violence on campus
Jun 17, 2021 – BC Gov News “B.C.’s post-secondary campuses must be safe places for all students. Sexual violence and misconduct are unacceptable and won’t be tolerated,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “The work that …
Supporting skilled trades workers, strengthening B.C.’s recovery
Jun 11, 2021 – BC Gov News “Skilled trades certification recognizes the professionalism of tradespeople throughout B.C., and ensures equity-deserving groups and every person who wants a rewarding career in the trades can access the highest level of education and …
Student housing options expand at SFU’s Burnaby campus with the opening of two new buildings
Jun 1, 2021 – SFU News “This is a very special day for Simon Fraser University students and everyone who has been involved in the important work of increasing on-campus student housing,” says Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and …