Limited CUPE 2950 PD funding for the remainder of 2024/25 fiscal year 

As of October 18, 2024, approximately $100,000 remains in the CUPE 2950 Professional Development (PD) Fund for the current fiscal year (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025). 

This balance of the CUPE 2950 PD fund is expected to be exhausted by the end of December 2024, or sooner. Once the fund is depleted, no additional claims from staff in the CUPE 2950 employee group will be accepted or reimbursed through Workday for this current funding year. 

The new funding year will reset and open again on April 1, 2025.  

Before submitting a claim 

Staff in the CUPE 2950 employee group should check the current balance of the CUPE 2950 PD fund and review the steps for accessing funding on the Staff PD Fund webpage before making any PD-related purchases or submitting claims in Workday. The funding pool balance is updated on a weekly basis to help staff with their PD planning.   

Funding overview 

• The CUPE 2950 PD Fund is an annual pool of money distributed on a first-come, first-served basis each UBC fiscal year (April 1 through March 31). 

• It supports learning activities that will enhance a staff member’s ability to perform in their current role or contribute to their career growth at UBC.   

• Staff in the CUPE 2950 employee group can claim up to $1,400 in PD funding for the current fiscal year, provided overall funds remain available. If a staff member works less than half-time, the maximum claim amount is prorated. 

Questions 

If you have any questions, please contact pd.funds@ubc.ca.