The BCGEU offers a range of short and long-term courses, workshops and other educational offerings.
We offer many free, workshops, short courses and presentations, often open to BCGEU family members. Our series include: Learning for every day: life-hacks, general interest and personal development and Learning for work: professional development and career enhancement. Search and register for what's on offer close to you using just your postal code.
Scholarships
The BCGEU is pleased to announce the following winners of a 2017 BCGEU Scholarship Award:
Bryanna Anderson, Langley
Hayley Bohan, Surrey
Triana Bojarski, Mackenzie
Tymarah Cholewa, Vancouver
Jeni Collins, Sechelt
Tugce Erbakan, Burnaby
Vaughn Fjetland, Vancouver
Richard Hall,Cranbrook
Sarah Howard, Smithers
Benjamin Iradukunda, Surrey
Eve Northcott, Kamloops
Alexander Plonkowski, Surrey
Tricia Purnell, Smithers
Chris Russell, Vernon
Malaki Vandas, Victoria
Duncan Vincent, Victoria
Nicole Vinette, Victoria
Winners will receive notice by mail with instructions on how to claim their awards.
Check back for information on our 2018 scholarship program in January.
NUPGE Scholarships Available
The National Union's scholarship program for 2017
NUPGE scholarships are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 370,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education.
Ottawa (19 Oct. 2016) — Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. Historically there have been 4 scholarships open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 370,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education. For 2017, NUPGE has added the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship.
The deadline for applications is July 7, 2017.Some scholarships may have additional requirements, as noted below.
Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
The Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2017 - 2018 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member. It will be awarded for the best 750 — 1,000 word essay on: The importance of their field of study in either policing, criminal justice services or health care in delivering public services to Canadians.
Information and application for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
Tommy Douglas Scholarship
The Tommy Douglas Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2017 - 2018 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member. It will be awarded for the best 750 — 1,000 word essay on: How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.
Information and application for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship
Terry Fox Scholarship
The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students with disabilities who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2017 — 2018 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a member of NUPGE. It will be awarded for the best 750 — 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Information and application for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians for $1,500 is open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2017 — 2018 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member. It will be awarded for the best 750 — 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians.
Information and application for the Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
Scholarship for Visible Minorities
The Scholarship for Visible Minorities for $1,500 is open to all visible minority students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education full-time in 2017 — 2018 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a National Union of Public and General Employees member. It will be awarded for the best 750 — 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities.
Information and application for the Scholarship for Visible Minorities
Download a notice about the scholarships for posting in your work place.
For further information please phone (613) 228-9800 /or email [email protected]
NUPGE
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 370,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. NUPGE
Community Health Re-Training Fund
If you were laid off after January 28, 2002 due to re-tendering, contracting out, or bumping from a health care job in the community subsector; or
If you are a current employee in a community subsector job and are interested in skills development, you may be eligible for reimbursement of training costs.
The retraining funds are available as a result of a settlement between health unions, health employers and the BC Government related to a June, 2007 Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Bill 29.
You can obtain further information and an application form posted on your Union's website or by contacting the BCGEU by e-mail or telephone.
Contact: James Cavalluzzo, BCGEU Telephone: 604-291-9611 ; Email: [email protected]
- Application form (PDF)
- Confirmation of Employee Status (PDF)
- Overview (PDF)
- FAQ (PDF)
- Poster (PDF)
Community Social Services Labour Adjustment and Education Fund
The Community Social Services Labour Adjustment and Education Fund (L.A.E.F) is designed to encourage professional development and continued employment for workers in the community-based social service sector.
The L.A.E.F covers retraining to aid and assist individuals in the community social services sector who have lost their job due to layoff, bumping, contracting out, re-tendering, or have had their hours significantly reduced; and who are taking courses or upgrading to continue in a unionized community social services position in British Columbia.
To be eligible, impacted members must have been covered by one of the three community social services sectoral agreements (e.g. Aboriginal Services, Community Living Services and General Living Services).
Please click on the links below to learn more.
Contact: James Cavalluzzo, BCGEU Telephone: 604-291-9611 ; Email: [email protected]
- Application form
- L.A.E.F Overview
- Frequently asked questions
- Statement of expense
- L.A.E.F Brochure (NEW)
click here to find your BCGEU collective agreement by searching by employer.