ASETS

The BC Native Women's Association (BCNWA) believes that education and training opportunities can help Aboriginal women achieve economic success.  

The BCNWA's Aboriginal Skills Employment and Training Strategy (ASETS) Program is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC); ​and coordinated by Anna Thomas, who has been with us since July 2014.  

The ASETS Program takes a labour market driven approach so that all training initiatives reflect labour market needs in your community.

BCNWA will sponsor the 4th year of your degree, or last year of your diploma or certificate program. Training initiatives are approved based on funding availability, individual eligibility, and labour market needs. BCNWA-ASETS can also aid with back to work assistance such as work clothes, shoes or travel such as a monthly bus pass. 

Office Hours and Contact 

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Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed from 12pm-1pm daily

Anna Thomas, ASETS Coordinator​
Email: bcnwa.coordinator@gmail.com
Phone: 250.554.4556
Fax: 250.554.4573

Apply for Funding

If your program meets the criteria, apply for funding through BCNWA.

Criteria

  • Be an urban Aboriginal, Métis , or Inuit woman residing off-reserve in BC;
  • Provide one piece of photo ID and either a status card, or C-3 application or Métis  card;
  • Letter of acceptance from accredited program;
  • Letter from their band stating that no funds will be allocated to you for this program/course, or stating what amounts they have sponsored (e.g: tuition, books, living allowance);
  • Proof of financial need if applying for a living allowance;
  • Program must be delivered through a recognized public post-secondary training institution;
  • Training will provide demand-driven skills necessary for today's labour market.