2019/20 Annual Service Plan Report - Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Oct 15, 2026

2019/20 Annual Service Plan Report for British Columbia’s Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, comparing actual results against expected outcomes in the 2019/20–2021/22 Service Plan. The report presents the Minister’s accountability statement and summarizes priorities for improving access to post-secondary education and skills training, strengthening outcomes for learners including Indigenous, mature, women in trades, and persons with disabilities, and enhancing affordability through measures such as eliminating interest on student loans and expanding tuition supports. It outlines performance, financial reporting, and supporting agencies through an appendix.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Minister’s Accountability Statement

Letter from the Minister

Purpose of the Annual Service Plan Report

Purpose of the Ministry

Strategic Direction

Operating Environment

Report on Performance: Goals, Objectives, Measures and Targets

Financial Report

Financial Summary

Income Statement for Post-Secondary Institutions

Discussion of Results

Appendix A: Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals

Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training 2019/20 Annual Service Plan Report For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education, Sills and Training contact: Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training: PO BOX 9884 STN PROV GOVT VICTORIA, BC V8W 9T6 Telephone: 250 356-5170 Or visit our website at [http://www.gov.bc.ca/aest](http://www.gov.bc.ca/aest) Published by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Minister’s Accountability Statement The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training’s 2019/20 Annual Service Plan Report compares the Ministry’s actual results to the expected results identified in the 2019/20 – 2021/22 Service Plan created in February 2019. I am accountable for those results as reported. Honourable Melanie Mark Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training June 29, 2020 Table of Contents Minister’s Accountability Statement .............................................................................................. 3 Letter from the Minister .................................................................................................................. 5 Purpose of the Annual Service Plan Report.................................................................................... 7 Purpose of the Ministry................................................................................................................... 7 Strategic Direction .......................................................................................................................... 7 Operating Environment................................................................................................................... 7 Report on Performance: Goals, Objectives, Measures and Targets................................................ 9 Financial Report............................................................................................................................ 16 Discussion of Results ................................................................................................................ 16 Financial Summary ................................................................................................................... 17 Income Statement for Post-Secondary Institutions ................................................................... 18 Appendix A: Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals...................................................... 21 Letter from the Minister As Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, it is my pleasure to present the 2019/20 Annual Service Plan Report. British Columbia’s world-class post-secondary education and skills training system develops the future leaders, innovators, and builders ofour beautiful province. Our government is committed to improving access to post-secondary education and skills training that enables learners in every corner of the province to build successful education and training pathways that lead to high opportunity jobs. In 2019/20, more than 87% of post secondary graduates reported that knowledge and skills they achieved from their post-secondary education were of use in their employment. My ministry’s daily work empowers all learners with the education and training they need to thrive and transform their lives. Everyone deserves a seat at the table, which is why we’re committed to lifting up Indigenous learners, mature students returning to school, women in the trades and people with disabilities. We are proud to be the first jurisdiction in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Bill 41, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, passed unanimously on November 26, 2019, a historic day for British Columbia. Every public post-secondary institute received a mandate letter outlining key priorities for supporting reconciliation. We are

FAQs

What does the 2019/20 Annual Service Plan Report compare?

It compares the Ministry’s actual results to the expected results identified in the 2019/20–2021/22 Service Plan created in February 2019.

Which groups does the Ministry emphasize supporting in education and training?

The report highlights commitments to lift up Indigenous learners, mature students returning to school, women in the trades, and people with disabilities.

How does the Ministry aim to improve affordability for students?

It describes measures including eliminating interest on B.C. student loans, adding student housing beds across the province, and investing $24.9 million in tech-related post-secondary programs.

Oct 15, 2026

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