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Vision for the Future | Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training

We are are building a new vision. We want Aboriginal post-secondary learners to be successful in B.C. and we want to hear from you. Let us know what you think - your voice matters.

2020 Vision for the Future

(click on each goal to learn more)

Social,
Cultural, and
Economic Well-Being

Aboriginal Peoples participate and succeed in an integrated, relevant, and effective post-secondary education system

Goals

  1. System
  2. Programs
  3. Financial
  4. Transition
  5. Transform

Culturally relevant programs, information, and services developed in collaboration with Aboriginal communities and organizations.

The new policy will build on work to date and results from the 2007 Aboriginal Post-secondary Education Strategy [PDF] and Evaluation [PDF].

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Goal One

Systemic change means that the public post-secondary education system is relevant, responsive and receptive to Aboriginal learners and communities.

We want:

Discussion Question: What do you think will help Aboriginal learners be successful in college or university?

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Goal Two

Community-based delivery of programs is supported through partnerships between public-post-secondary institutions and Aboriginal institutes and communities.

We want:

Discussion Question: What is the best way for Aboriginal learners to take courses?

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Goal Three

Financial barriers to accessing and completing post-secondary education and training are reduced for Aboriginal learners.

We want:

Discussion Question: What financial supports would be helpful for Aboriginal students taking courses at college or university?

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Goal Four

Aboriginal learners transition seamlessly from K-12 to post-secondary education.

We want:

Discussion Question: What do you think helps Aboriginal students get from high school into trades, college or university programs?

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Goal Five

Continuous improvement is based on research, data-tracking and sharing of leading practices.

We want:

Discussion Question: What does success mean for Aboriginal students?

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