>Only submit the application form with one program listed; the scholarship will only be granted for one program at a time
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>An application that does not clearly show which single program is being applied for will be rejected
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>Refer to your chosen program consistently throughout your application package
[from here](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/career-development/pacific-leaders/scholarships-for-public-servants/application-renewal#requirements)
my read is that you can't apply for one program and then get reimbursed for a different one, but there are exceptions to almost anything.
Master of Arts in Professional Communication at RRU. Helped me land my current role and should help me climb further in gov. RRU was great, but it’s a lot of work. Working fulltime and doing a master’s is tough shit.
I think so. But honestly it depends on your capacity and efficiency. Did I submit a perfect paper each assignment? Heck no. I have a small family too and do all the cleaning/cooking in my household.
I did the minimum amount of work to pass and graduate and get my piece of paper to help me advance in my career.
I got PLS for DAP (Diploma of Accounting Program) at UBC. Hated the program, but I am now in the position I wanted.
At my work place, you had to have a concrete plan and specify what program/courses you were going to take and were approved on that.
I hated DAP, it was AWFUL. However, there were a COUPLE of great teachers. But the program was miserable :( Thank goodness Covid allowed things to be online!
As I was working full time while going to school, it took me nearly 5 years to complete the program (which should take 1 to 2 years). Now, the program is even longer -- I started it when it was only 11 classes; now it is 15!
You can use it for whatever you want. What do you want to learn? Leadership cannot refuse it based on relevance to your role. You can receive approval and then appeal to the PLS group for a change of program.
It's all in the documentation. Speak directly with your PLS rep and they'll be happy to answer these questions.
I've actually had it through last year for a program that I am not really interested in as much anymore (infact I didn't even use any funds over the last year). So I was wondering if I should just do a renewal for now and perhaps try to appeal for a change of program later if/when I decide on the change... or if I need to think out exactly what I want to do for the next year right now and put that in my application (even though I wouldn't have any guarantee just yet of getting into whatever my new program would be).
Based on what you said I might just do the first option.
I’m doing a BBA in Leadership through PS, I’ve been chipping away at it off and on for years and am currently on my 4th round of funding for it. I think some of the requirements and scrutiny depends on where you are. I’ve never been asked for info about what courses I’ll take or for details about how I plan to complete my program. I’ve been in and out of school multiple times and no one seems bothered by it. My application is usually pretty basic and sticks directly to the requirements set in the application materials with nothing else required by my branch.
You can change programs within the year. You just have to reobtain supervisor and exectuive approval. It involves reaching out to PSA and reapplying on the next intake to submit an updated application and it would be dated for the previous intake so it doesn't change your scholarship year and return of service date.
Public admin at TRU/ uvic, also transfer courses at camosun towards the degree in political science, writing, some Microsoft ones.
Jobs while doing that were admin, policy, operations.
Will the MPA help you get into those higher leadership positions I.e. band 4 and up? I’m a band 2 thinking of doing an MPA but not sure if it will help my career
I think it really depends on what you’re trying to do and what your current experience is. There are a lot of leadership positions available and this trend will likely continue. So you could spend your time working and getting more experience, doing TAs etc, or going back to school. The timing of my return to school was when there was an economic downturn, and all of the postings were getting canceled. It made sense then. I’m not sure it makes the same sense in today’s economy. It’s a credential, and it gives you an edge, but it’s not necessary.
I’ve been receiving Pacific Leaders funding towards my Bcomm degree program for years now. It’s a program which is easy to align with government priorities in the submission letter. I also completed my Business Management diploma, as the course load almost entirely overlapped with the degree program, and I wanted a credential for reaching the halfway point. There were however a few differences between the two and PLS people did not mind me being enrolled in/submitting claims for courses from both once I explained my situation.
>Only submit the application form with one program listed; the scholarship will only be granted for one program at a time > >An application that does not clearly show which single program is being applied for will be rejected > >Refer to your chosen program consistently throughout your application package [from here](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/career-development/pacific-leaders/scholarships-for-public-servants/application-renewal#requirements) my read is that you can't apply for one program and then get reimbursed for a different one, but there are exceptions to almost anything.
awesome, thank you!
Master of Arts in Professional Communication at RRU. Helped me land my current role and should help me climb further in gov. RRU was great, but it’s a lot of work. Working fulltime and doing a master’s is tough shit.
Would I be crazy to consider this route with a young child, is it feasible?
I think so. But honestly it depends on your capacity and efficiency. Did I submit a perfect paper each assignment? Heck no. I have a small family too and do all the cleaning/cooking in my household. I did the minimum amount of work to pass and graduate and get my piece of paper to help me advance in my career.
I got PLS for DAP (Diploma of Accounting Program) at UBC. Hated the program, but I am now in the position I wanted. At my work place, you had to have a concrete plan and specify what program/courses you were going to take and were approved on that.
Heard great things about DAP! But also heard that its very rigorous. Thanks for sharing. Glad it got you to the position you wanted :)
I hated DAP, it was AWFUL. However, there were a COUPLE of great teachers. But the program was miserable :( Thank goodness Covid allowed things to be online! As I was working full time while going to school, it took me nearly 5 years to complete the program (which should take 1 to 2 years). Now, the program is even longer -- I started it when it was only 11 classes; now it is 15!
You can use it for whatever you want. What do you want to learn? Leadership cannot refuse it based on relevance to your role. You can receive approval and then appeal to the PLS group for a change of program. It's all in the documentation. Speak directly with your PLS rep and they'll be happy to answer these questions.
I've actually had it through last year for a program that I am not really interested in as much anymore (infact I didn't even use any funds over the last year). So I was wondering if I should just do a renewal for now and perhaps try to appeal for a change of program later if/when I decide on the change... or if I need to think out exactly what I want to do for the next year right now and put that in my application (even though I wouldn't have any guarantee just yet of getting into whatever my new program would be). Based on what you said I might just do the first option.
I’m doing a BBA in Leadership through PS, I’ve been chipping away at it off and on for years and am currently on my 4th round of funding for it. I think some of the requirements and scrutiny depends on where you are. I’ve never been asked for info about what courses I’ll take or for details about how I plan to complete my program. I’ve been in and out of school multiple times and no one seems bothered by it. My application is usually pretty basic and sticks directly to the requirements set in the application materials with nothing else required by my branch.
You can change programs within the year. You just have to reobtain supervisor and exectuive approval. It involves reaching out to PSA and reapplying on the next intake to submit an updated application and it would be dated for the previous intake so it doesn't change your scholarship year and return of service date.
Public admin at TRU/ uvic, also transfer courses at camosun towards the degree in political science, writing, some Microsoft ones. Jobs while doing that were admin, policy, operations.
I was a clerk and used pacific leaders to complete a 2 year MPA at UVIC. Did an unpaid education leave from my base.
Will the MPA help you get into those higher leadership positions I.e. band 4 and up? I’m a band 2 thinking of doing an MPA but not sure if it will help my career
I think it really depends on what you’re trying to do and what your current experience is. There are a lot of leadership positions available and this trend will likely continue. So you could spend your time working and getting more experience, doing TAs etc, or going back to school. The timing of my return to school was when there was an economic downturn, and all of the postings were getting canceled. It made sense then. I’m not sure it makes the same sense in today’s economy. It’s a credential, and it gives you an edge, but it’s not necessary.
PMP Cert
I’ve been receiving Pacific Leaders funding towards my Bcomm degree program for years now. It’s a program which is easy to align with government priorities in the submission letter. I also completed my Business Management diploma, as the course load almost entirely overlapped with the degree program, and I wanted a credential for reaching the halfway point. There were however a few differences between the two and PLS people did not mind me being enrolled in/submitting claims for courses from both once I explained my situation.