The Impact of Re-Engineering Operating Grants on Capilano University

Purpose B.C. Skills for Jobs Blueprint outlines government’s plan to re-engineer education and training To align government funding to post-secondary institutions with programs supporting high-demand occupations

AVED Funding From 2014-2018 AVED will increase targeted funding to 25% of operating grants In 2014/15, an additional $40 million has been targeted to priority programs

Labour Market Priorities Top 60 high-demand occupations Health human resource programs Additional priority programs Programs targeted for Aboriginal learners Programs targeted for persons with disabilities Note: the list of Top 60 occupations is on p. 27 of the linked document

Skills Gap Plan Funding

$40 million Targeted Programs

Expectations of Cap All PSE institutions will complete an annual Skills Gap Plan which will describe: How we are adjusting our program mixes How we are meeting our targeted funding goals The Ministry will review the Skills Gap Plans to ensure an appropriate balance is reflected across the sector

Cap’s career-focused areas: Early Childhood Education Business Administration Tourism Paralegal