Admission requirements

Enrolment is open to British Columbians who fall into one of the below categories:

• Those who are unemployed or underemployed
• Those who are currently employed or underemployed in a sector severely impacted by COVID-19 (retail, tourism, hospitality, etc.)
• Those who are referred from an employment, government or social service agency, or non-profit organization specializing in employment or skills training
• Small- or medium-sized business owners 
• Those with financial barriers to education

To participate in the program, participants must also:

• Have access to a computer with reliable internet connection, speakers and microphone or headset with microphone (additionally, a webcam is strongly preferred);
• Have Microsoft Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2007 or later;
• Be a resident of British Columbia; and 
• Be at least 18 years of age

Please note: Eligible participants cannot be a current UVic Continuing Studies student, unless funded through a referral organization listed above. 

Application dates