Christy Waisman, counsellor
As a member of HSA, you've got access to special funding that can help you develop your skills and advance your career. Check this page regularly to find out about different funding, download application forms, and learn about deadlines.
TrAINING FUNDS FOR HSA MEMBERS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES PROFESSIONAL BARGAINING ASSOCIATION (hspba)
2022-2023 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
The 2022-2023 HSPBA Professions Development Fund is now open for applications. Working in partnership with the government of British Columbia, Health Sciences Association of BC has secured $3 million in new funding to support professional development for members covered by the Health Sciences Professional Bargaining Association collective agreement. The funding, first announced June 2022 and provided by the BC Ministry of Health, will allow members to pursue further specialization of skills in key professions.
Applications for the 2022/23 HSPBA Professional Development Fund are no longer being accepted.
If you have questions about applications made for funding in previous years, please contact info [at] hsabc.org
TRAINING FUNDS FOR HSA'S REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSES IN THE NURSES' BARGAINING ASSOCIATION (nba)
HSA has established a $115,000 Professional Development Fund available to all registered psychiatric nurses who are members of HSA. This funding may be allocated to the cost of professional development courses and events, which can include tuition, registration fees, related travel expenses, books and materials, to a maximum of $1000 per application.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the fund is depleted.
How to apply
To submit an application, please review the eligibility and funding guidelines, and complete the RPN Professional Development Fund Application Form found here:
RPN Professional Development Fund Eligibility and Funding Guidelines
RPN Professional Development Fund Application Form
Completed applications, as well as fund inquiries, can be sent to: rpnpd@hsabc.org.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to provide receipts for all expenses.
TRAINING FUNDS FOR HSA MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SUPPORT BARGAINING ASSOCIATION (CBA)
The Community Health Retraining Fund (CHRF) was negotiated by your union to support workers in the community health sector who have been laid-off, bumped, demoted or had their hours of work reduced due to downsizing, contracting out, cutbacks or closures.
Workers who are covered by CBA can apply for up to $10,000 toward education and retraining courses and programs.
The CHRF also supports skills upgrading, training and professional development for workers to enhance their ability to stay in the community health care sector.
How to apply
To submit an application, please review the eligibility and funding guidelines, and complete the application package found here:
About the Community Health Retraining Fund
CHRF Application Package
Completed applications can be sent to chrf@bcgeu.ca. Please note that sucessful applicants will be required to provide receipts for all expenses.
Training funds for hsa members in the community social services bargaining association (Css)
The Labour Adjustment and Education Fund (LAEF) was negotiated by your union through the Community Social Services Bargaining Association to support community-based social services workers like you. The LAEF can support skills upgrading and professional development for career advancement in community-based social services, such as English as an additional language, upgrading and assessment of a diploma or certificate from another country, training to transition to a new job in the sector, or any other education or training that would enhance your skills, but is not a requirement for your job.
Funding is available to individuals or groups, and the maximum amount of funding ranges from $1,000 (for individuals) to $15,000 (for groups impacted by layoffs). The LAEF is currently accepting applications.
How to apply
To submit an application, please review the eligibility criteria, and complete the application package found here:
About the Labour Adjustment and Education Fund
Online Application
Questions can be sent to LAEF@bcgeu.ca. Please note that sucessful applicants will be required to provide receipts for all expenses.
