Can I get free Class 1 training in BC?
While our Burnaby driving school strives to keep our prices as low as possible, we know that investing in your Class 1 training can be expensive. Is there any way to get it free Class 1 training in BC?
The short answer is, yes. There are many organizations offering Class 1 MELT funding in BC. Each of these organizations have requirements that need to be met by the candidate. Here are some of the top funding options for MELT:
WorkBC Centre Services
WorkBC Centre Services helps unemployed people into sustainable employment. WorkBC works with candidates on an individual basis to determine an effective plan to meet their objectives. This includes assistance with skills training, which can include support for tuition. There is a $7,500 tuition maximum which applies to all occupations and sectors. This funding may be available as a contribution toward the costs of training with individuals contributing to total training costs or seeking other available funding sources.​
BC Employer Training Grant
If you're an employer looking to train drivers, the BC Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires. The intent of this program is to help British Columbians access the skills training required to adapt to the labour market’s changing job requirements, while also encouraging employer involvement in skills training. The Employer Training Grant helps employers pay for training, which in turn helps employees experience increased job security or move into better jobs. Employers can apply as often as they need and receive 80 per cent of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000.
Metis Nation British Columbia (MNBC)
Are you a citizen of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and interested in learning to drive? We are excited to inform you that there may be funding opportunities available to support your driving education. These financial aids are designed to help you gain the skills and confidence needed for the road ahead.
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET)
The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program helps Indigenous people build skills and find employment. In BC, 23 organizations provide ISET funding, services, and programs. In addition to funding tuition costs, ISET can assist with the costs of living, transportation, child care and more during your training. ISET can serve any on-reserve, off reserve urban, status and non-status Indigenous students. ​
BC Trucking Association (BCTA)
The BC Trucking Association has introduced a grant opportunity to provide funding to motor carrier members to support relevant training for employees. The candidate must be unemployed or under-employed, be a permanent resident, and must be hired as an employee upon completion of their training.
WorkSafe BC
WorkSafe BC can assist clients who were injured on the job or unable to return to their previous employment position by sponsoring Class 1-4 training. Contact your case worker directly to discuss job opportunities as a commercial driver, and see if you're eligible for our commercial driver training programs!
For more information on the above organizations, check out our MELT funding in BC page: https://www.goldstarprofessional.com/class-1-melt-funding
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