FNIYES Co-operative Education Program (COOP)
The BC First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting proposals for 2025/2026 Co-operative Education Program (Co-op Ed Program) grants.
The Co-op Ed Program has the following objectives:
- Promote the benefits of education as key to labour market participation.
- Support the development and enhancement of employability skills among First Nations youth.
- Introduce youth to a variety of career options.
First Nation Schools in BC with grades 7 to 12 are eligible to apply.
To support interested applicants, Zoom Info-Sessions will be hosted:
- Session 1: Thursday, September 4 @ 12:00 pm (noon)
- Session 2: Tuesday, September 9 @ 3:30 pm
Register for a session here
Interested schools should submit their proposal by email to co-oped@fnesc.ca by Thursday, September 25, 2025 by 12:00 pm (noon).
If you have any questions or require any additional support please contact co-oped@fnesc.ca.
