In a new partnership launched this September, the BCIT Alumni Association and Prospera Credit Union are proud to offer eligible BCIT trades apprenticeship students financial support to bridge the gap between being accepted at BCIT and the start of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
“We are so pleased to partner with Prospera Credit Union on this innovative program to serve our apprenticeship students ,” says Leslie Courchesne, executive director, BCIT Alumni Association. “When students start a BCIT apprenticeship program, many will face a time without an income, which can be an obstacle to completing their training and realizing their career goals. This program can help relieve that financial stress.”
“Working with the BCIT Alumni Association is a natural partnership for us at Prospera,” says Diane Dou, Prospera Credit Union president and CEO. “By supporting the education of students, we’re not only helping them pay for school but also giving them a head start in their careers. Many of these students will go on to become local business owners, the backbone of the BC economy, and we’re proud to offer them this chance of education.”
Find out more online or speak with a Prospera Credit Union team member in person at BCIT Burnaby Campus:
- Monday, November 4, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at NE1 – Cafeteria
- Wednesday, November 13 (contact alumni@bcit.ca for specific location and time)
BCIT’s apprenticeship graduates are integral to the workforce in British Columbia and in high demand. In fact, statistics show that 96 per cent of the institute’s apprenticeship completers are employed after graduation. These alumni are part of the more than 5,500 BCIT students who are enrolled in full-time apprenticeship programs in areas including construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, precision production, and transportation and materials moving.
About BCIT Alumni Association
Founded in 1979, the BCIT Alumni Association is proudly celebrating 40 years in 2019. BCIT alumni are everywhere, conquering today’s complex world, and developing new solutions to build a better tomorrow. This is why BCIT alumni—now 185,000 strong—are highly sought by employers across BC, Canada, and beyond.
To learn more about the BCIT Alumni Association, visit bcit.ca/alumni.
About Prospera Credit Union
Building on over 75 years as a BC credit union, Prospera is proud to serve communities from Vancouver to Kelowna. As a member-owned financial institution, Prospera’s number one priority is the financial well-being of families and businesses in our local communities and our dedicated team is here to serve all their banking, lending, investing and insurance needs. As a member of The Exchange network, Prospera’s members also enjoy access to more than 4,000 surcharge free ATMs across Canada (that’s right, no ATM fees).
Making life better for everyone is important at Prospera, which has an extensive community investment program. To learn more about Prospera’s community investment programs, visit YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For the latest news from Prospera Credit Union, visit the newsroom online at prospera.ca.