1. The Impact of Re-Engineering Operating Grants on Capilano University

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. Skills Gap Plan Funding

6. $40 million Targeted Programs

7. 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

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