PSAC BC is happy to support members who are attending non-PSAC educational opportunities by offering five subsidies of up to $500.
Education
The PSAC is proud to offer its members a union education program that ranks among the best and most comprehensive within the Canadian labour movement. Our various courses provide members with learning opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and personal confidence. Union education encourages participation and promotes mutual respect and understanding between members and the union leadership. A trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union.
Here is a list of upcoming courses in BC. Each course has it's own application form.
Any PSAC member in good standing can apply for an education course being offered in BC. In order to maximize participation and minimize travel costs, basic education courses are offered within “catchment areas”. Currently the catchment areas are: North BC, Southern Interior, East Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and Metro. These catchments are defined by combining the geographic regions that are contained in the BC Region by-laws, S.18(2) and (3).
For more information about our education program, check the frequently asked questions or contact Deanna Kimball, Regional Education Officer (REO), at KimballD@psac-afpc.com
In Residence courses require a more detailed application form which are generally available well in advance of the dates of the course.
Note that all PSAC courses and events are scent free. Weekend courses start at 9AM and end at 4:30PM, unless otherwise noted.
Self-Paced Online Union Education
PSAC also offers an Online Education Program, which provides union training at your own pace and time. These introductory courses give members a solid overview on a rage of topics. Explore the Union's basic roles and responsibilities, including services it provides to all PSAC members.
Course descriptions, frequently asked questions, and education policies
- Course Descriptions: Basic | Advanced
- Education FAQ
- Education Subsidies
- Expense Entitlements for Courses
- PSAC Online Education Per Diem and Loss of Salary Policy
Anti-Racism Educational Resources for PSAC members
Resources on a variety of themes to support learning on anti-racism for everyone.
- Truth and Reconciliation: Educational Resources for Members for Sept 30 and onwards
- PSAC Webinars on Anti-racism
- General Resources on Anti-racism
- Decolonization and Indigenous Issues
- Black Lives Matter
- Anti-racism Resources for White People
See below for a news and information related to the PSAC Education Program in BC. Visit the national website for more information about the PSAC National Education program.
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Fall 2023/Winter 2024 non-PSAC Education Event Subsidies
The PSAC B.C. Education Program is happy to support members in BC who are attending non-PSAC educational opportunities between September 2023 and March 2024, by offering five (5) subsidies of up to $250.
non-PSAC Education Event Subsidies for the CLC Women in Leadership Training, October 2023
The PSAC B.C. Education Program is happy to support members in BC who are attending the Women in Leadership Training taking place October 16-19 2023 in Burnaby
PSAC BC fall/winter basic course schedule now available
This year’s fall/winter education schedule, including the Talking Union Basics and Grievance Handling courses is now available.
PSAC’s 2023 Scholarship Program is now open
Applications for the 2023 PSAC Scholarship Program are now open!
PSAC BC 2023 regional scholarship program
PSAC BC is pleased to announce the 2023 regional scholarship program is now open.
Spring / Summer 2023 education subsidies
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