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How to Apply and Eligibility
Find out how to apply for Indigenous tourism training programs, understand the eligibility criteria, and take the first step toward building your skills.
COST-FREE TRAINING WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT
Select training opportunities may be fully funded for eligible participants, subject to available funding and approval.
ITBC aims to support access to high-quality training opportunities within the scope of available funding, allowing participants to focus on enhancing their skills and growing their businesses.
ELIGIBLITY FOR FREE TOURISM TRAINING
We provide accessible, high-quality tourism training to the following groups:
- Indigenous Peoples in B.C. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis residents living in British Columbia)
- Employees of First Nations and Indigenous-owned tourism businesses (51%+ Indigenous ownership) in B.C.
- Employees of First Nations in B.C.
- ITBC Stakeholders, and employees of
APPLICATION PROCESS
All pre-scheduled training opportunities are posted online. These are open for application or expressions of interest. Once received, we will confirm your eligibility and registration details.
POLICIES
We understand that plans can change. If you cannot attend a training opportunity you’ve committed to, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the spot to someone on our waitlist.
In the case of a no-show without notice, your eligibility for future training may be reviewed. We encourage open communication to ensure that these valuable opportunities are available to those who can attend.
STAY CONNECTED
We publish a monthly training e-newsletter to promote current training opportunities, share funding updates, highlight success stories, and share work placement opportunities.
Questions?
Let’s talk Indigenous tourism training. If you’d like to meet with someone on our team email us with any questions.
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A diverse range of free, culturally centred workshops, professional certifications, coaching, resources and work placement opportunities are available.
