Grant of $28,000 to support ACP Preceptorship Travel Bursary
The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is pleased to announce that it has received $28,000 to support expanded Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) placements in rural and remote communities across British Columbia.
The funding is being provided through the ACP Preceptorship Travel Bursary, which is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Initiative and CEWIL Canada’s iHUB. The ACP Preceptorship Travel Bursary awards each student $2,000 to assist with the travel costs of accessing rural and remote precepting placements to complete their required work-integrated learning hours.
ACP students complete more than 950 hours of supervised practicum, applying advanced clinical and call-management skills in urban, rural, and remote ambulance settings. The ACP Preceptorship Travel Bursary helps make these opportunities more accessible, allowing students to learn from experienced clinicians while serving diverse patient populations, and developing a broader understanding of healthcare delivery across all areas of the province.
“Through investments in programs like JIBC’s Advanced Care Paramedic Program, we are removing financial barriers for students. This support helps them travel to rural and remote communities to complete hands-on work placements,” said the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. “These placements help future paramedics develop the skills and confidence they need while strengthening care in the communities where they train, so everyone in British Columbia can access care no matter where they live.”
“Thanks to this partnership with CEWIL Canada’s iHUB, more Advanced Care Paramedic students will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in rural and remote communities,” said Len Goerke, President and CEO of JIBC. “JIBC plays a unique role in preparing the public safety professionals British Columbians rely on every day, and initiatives like this help ensure our learners can meet the evolving public safety needs of communities across our province.”
“CEWIL Canada is pleased to support innovative WIL experiences for students at JIBC where students have been able to receive financial support and recognition for their WIL experience,” says Charlene Marion, Executive Director at CEWIL Canada. “Funds such as these aim to eliminate barriers to WIL and increase access for all post-secondary students.”
ABOUT CEWIL CANADA
CEWIL Canada (Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning) is the national organization representing practitioners and stakeholders in work-integrated learning across the country. With a mission to foster and advance WIL initiatives, CEWIL Canada plays a pivotal role in connecting education and industry, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and experiences necessary for success in their future careers.