Funds are on the table to get more nurses into local communities.
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BCCPA will be receiving $671,000 in funding for the delivery of the PN Access Training Program through the Community Workforce Response Grant program, provided by the federal and provincial governments. Funding will help BCCPA to cover tuition costs, as well as provide additional financial supports for travel, childcare and other training supports.
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Training will begin on Aug. 11, 2025, in Vernon and Central Island. More information can be found at
