Invested in workforce training
Social care organizations funded
Social care workers trained
Investing in the people behind BC’s social services.
BCsocialcaretraining.ca was originally created as part of the Supervisor Training Project, an initiative focused on strengthening supervisory and leadership capacity within BC’s social services sector.
Building on that foundation, BC Social Care Training has evolved into a broader workforce development resource for the sector, connecting organizations and workers with training, funding, resources, and opportunities that support a skilled and sustainable social care workforce across the province.
BC Social Care Foundations Training
BC Social Care Foundations Training expands access to training and professional development across BC’s social care sector.
The initiative will conduct research and develop a sector-defined competency framework and workforce training opportunities for BC social service workers. It will also provide $1.25 million in direct training funding in to support social care organizations in developing their workforce, strengthening organizational capacity, and ensuring workers have access to relevant, high-quality learning opportunities.
Supervisor Training Project
The Supervisor Training Project addressed the growing need for skilled leadership in social services by leveraging funding from the Labour Market Development and Care Economy funds. Guided by insights from the Social Services Labour Market Research Project (August 2020) and the Community Social Services Training and Education Plan report (March 2024), this initiative is designed to support organizations in strengthening their supervisory workforce.
Project Goals
✔ Provide structured training for up to 150 agencies with opportunities for collaboration in training delivery.
✔ Develop a sustainable strategy for ongoing supervisor training and professional development in collaboration with sector and government stakeholders.
By investing in high-quality learning pathways, we aim to train social service supervisors, build leadership capacity, and create a lasting impact beyond the funding period.
Funding for this project was secured by the Social Services Sector Roundtable Reference Group, provided by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and supported by ASPECT BC.
Key Competencies
To ensure the training we support is grounded in real sector needs, we conducted a province-wide consultation with 276 social service agencies across British Columbia. Through surveys, interviews, and collaborative discussions, we identified the most in-demand competencies for supervisors in social care roles today.
This research shaped the framework for both the Supervisor Training Grant and our Training Database, and it continues to guide how we engage with trainers, employers, and professionals.
Social Services Workforce in B.C.
Our work is informed by the Social Services Sector Profile, developed by the B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. This report provides key data and insights that help guide training and workforce development across the sector.
The Social Services Sector Roundtable Reference Group
The Social Services Sector Roundtable Reference Group includes representatives from key organizations across the province who work collaboratively to support sector-wide planning and development.
Participating organizations include:
