At Western Community College, we believe education is more than just a credential—it’s a pathway to personal growth, career transformation and tomorrow’s opportunities. That belief is being put into action as we partner with leading employers to deliver upskilling and credentialing that directly tie to workforce demands.
One recent example is Amazon’s enhanced Career Choice program in Canada, in which Amazon now pre-pays 100 % of tuition for frontline employees who enrol in eligible certificate or diploma programs, and has reduced the eligibility period from 12 months to just 90 days. The program already includes WCC among its partner institutions in Canada.
For WCC, this kind of partnership means students gain access to funded training programs aligned with high-demand fields, while employers gain a local education partner ready to deliver relevant learning. We’re proud to serve as that partner—bringing the tools, the instructors and the support systems to make this work.
“At Western Community College, we are committed to providing accessible, career-focused education that empowers individuals to thrive in today’s evolving workforce. Amazon’s decision to pre-pay 100% of tuition through the Career Choice program is a powerful step in removing financial barriers for their employees. We are proud to partner with Amazon in this initiative and look forward to supporting more learners in Greater Vancouver as they build the skills needed for meaningful and lasting career success,” said Gurpal Dhaliwal, President, Western Community College.
What does this mean for you?
- As a prospective or current student of WCC, you’ll have access to programs that are recognized by employers and sometimes fully funded through partnerships.
- As an employer looking to invest in your team’s development, you’ll find WCC ready to align curriculum, delivery and certification with real-world business needs.
- For the labour market and local communities, it means more people gaining the skills needed to succeed in growth sectors like data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics and more.
If you’re ready to explore how WCC can help you take your next step—whether through employer-sponsored training or one of our many certificate and diploma programs—visit our Admissions page or contact our team.
Learn more about Amazon’s Career Choice program here:
- Amazon’s benefits website: Amazon enhances Career Choice upskilling program in Canada
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Benefits Canada article: Amazon enhancing employee education benefit…
At Western Community College, the future is yours to shape—and we’re here to help make that happen.
