Gateway College would like to share a recent government announcement from the Ministry of Health – https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021AEST0004-000103
As indicated in this announcement, here is the latest update on this recruitment incentive: “..students who are currently completing a recognized health-care assistant program and who choose to take employment in the long-term care or assisted-living sector, and commit to a 12-month return-of-service, will be eligible for a recruitment incentive of $5,000.”
This program will enable recognized HCA program students who started their HCA program between April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021 with the opportunity for this recruitment incentive if they choose to work in long-term care or assisted living.
Further details regarding eligibility and process are forthcoming and we will provide information from the Ministry and/or Registry as soon as it becomes available.