The First Nations Aboriginal University Bridging Program Certificate is a result of community consultations spanning across the Province of British Columbia. The initial phases of consultation date back to 2001 with Faculty and Administrators receiving feedback from communities as to the need for First Nations having access to meaningful and accessible prerequisite courses. The concept of creating a supportive adult education Bridging Program incorporating face-to-face classroom learning, ongoing learner support, coaching and mentoring and, where possible, the use of technology to support learning, has been identified by communities spanning across the province. Communities have stated that learners need access to introductory, measurable and comprehensive adult education programming which directly aligns with the prerequisites for natural resource management, science, health, education and trades programs.

* Pathways to Learning - EDUC 113T Pathways to Learning is a 3 credit course designed to support students in their transition to academic learning. The course was developed through community consultation to address the need for a meaningful re-entry to education providing students with an opportunity to assess and identify learning styles and needs, through group and individualized applications, in a respectful and supportive environment. This course is designed to address the social, emotional, cultural and academic challenges students often face when entering or returning to post-secondary learning. * Adult Basic Education Prerequisites Students select Adult Basic Education courses to meet program entry pre-requisites, depending on their individual needs. Courses are available in English, Biology, Mathematics, Math for Trades, Computer Studies, Chemistry, and Introduction to Science. * Optional: Selected university-level courses Students may have an opportunity to take introductory university level courses, or orientation to trades programs.