This free one-hour online information session will provide participants with an update of BCTA's MELT Grant Program.

The need for drivers continues to place immense operational pressures on commercial trucking companies to transport goods safely and efficiently to consumers. The BC Trucking Association’s Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Grant Program provides funding to eligible British Columbians who want to improve their skills or pursue a career in the transportation sector by becoming Professional Class 1 Drivers.

Please join BCTA Policy Analyst Samira Hosseina online on Thursday, May 25th at 9:30am to learn more about the recent updates and improvements made to the grant program to make it easier than ever for members to participate. During the info session, Samira will outline the recent changes that were implemented to streamline the application process, reduce barriers to entry, and increase the number of successful grant applications. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A period.

Agenda:

Welcome & Introduction

BCTA Purpose

MELT Grant Funding Overview & Program Improvement Updates

Program Eligibility Criteria

Q&A

Learn more about the MELT Program here.

Samira Hosseina’s professional experience spans 15 years, working in both the private and non-profit sector. Her previous role as a Financial Manager at one of Canada’s top-five financial institutions provided Samira with firsthand knowledge of the various barriers Canadians face in accessing the funding they require to better improve their life circumstances. Her Bachelors Degree in Political Studies with a minor in Sociology, and her Masters Degree in Public Policy and Global Affairs from the University of British Columbia has provided Samira with the foundational understanding of how barriers to access can often be influenced by broader socio-economic factors, as well as ways in which policy solutions can be applied to effectively mitigate such challenges for individuals.

*Once registration is confirmed you will be provided with link and instruction for joining by Zoom.

Funding is provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement.