Work, Education and Economics

• Education and Training
• Employment and Business
• Income
• Housing

Education and Training

• Aboriginal Student Assistance
  First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program - Provides financial assistance to eligible Aboriginal students enrolled in post-secondary education programs.
     
• B.C. Awards Online
  A searchable database containing available student awards, bursaries and scholarships. Searchable by award deadline, career area, specific district, category etc.
   
• Student Assistance Programs in B.C.
  Eligible students can apply for help with the costs of post-secondary studies at universities, colleges, institutes and private training institutions. A one step application process to apply for various loans and grants.
   
• Women's Studies, University of Victoria
  The University of Victoria offers an Honours Program in Women's Studies, as well as a Major Program leading to a Bachelor's degree. Students may also combine the requirements of a Major in Women's Studies and a Major in another discipline to obtain a Double Major.

Employment and Business

• British Columbia Public Service
  B.C. Public Service career opportunity information and applications.
   
• E-Business Connection
  A unique collection of e-business services including local solution suppliers, newsletter subscription, various guides, low-cost seminars and information with a Web focus.
   
• Employment Standards
  Information for workers and employers and information on the First Job/Entry level wage rate.
   
• Interactive Business Planner
  Electronic tool to assist entrepreneurs in the creation of a three-year business plan for new and existing businesses.
   
• OneStop Business Registration
  Register your business with multiple levels of government over the Internet or at your nearest OneStop location.
   
• Small Business BC
  • Online Small Business Workshop: Business development techniques, ideas and information on starting a new venture and improving an existing small business.
  • Small Business Sourcing Guides: Small business regulations, how-to's, financing, contacts, directories, associations, and marketing information.
     
• Starting Your Business: A Guide to Resources for BC Women
  From drafting a business plan to finding the start-up money, this guide will help explain what you need to know and where you can find the information.
   
• The Women of BC Resource Communities
  An online community that facilitates the sharing of skills, knowledge and experience amongst women and organizations who have an interest in working with a sustainable economy.
   
• Women's Enterprise Centre
  Designed to assist women entrepreneurs, services include financing, free business counseling, workshops and training.

Income

• B.C. Family Bonus
  Family Bonus Program and Canada Child Tax Benefit Program information and forms for low and modest income working families.
   
• Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
  Information on a variety of programs that provide support and benefits to assist persons with disabilities.
   
• Income Assistance - BC Employment and Assistance
  Comprehensive list of income support and benefit programs in British Columbia.

Housing

• About B.C. Housing
  Social housing programs offering housing assistance to low- and moderate-income households.
   
• B.C. Housing Community
  B.C. Housing community office addresses and contact information.
   
• Subsidized Housing
  Information on how to apply for subsidized housing.

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