Second Career provides eligible laid-off workers with

• Skills training to help them find jobs in high-demand occupations in Ontario
• Financial support

Second Career is a cost-sharing grant provided on the basis of need, so you will be asked to contribute what you can to your training or education.

Second Career may provide up to $28,000 in financial support for

• Tuition
• Books
• Other instruction costs such as manuals or workbooks
• Transportation
• A basic living allowance

Additional support may be available to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities, dependent care, costs of living away from home, and academic upgrading.

Is Second Career right for me?

You may be eligible for Second Career if you:

• Are laid off or have been laid off since January 2005
• Are unemployed or working an interim job
• Are choosing to retrain for a career that is in demand

Second Career provides help to laid-off workers in need who will benefit most from training to find work. Several factors are considered when selecting candidates for funding. We will help applicants based on their:

• Active job search
• Length of unemployment
• Education background
• Work history
• Labour market prospects
• Training request
• Experience and occupational skills

Talk to one of our Employment Consultants today or visit the link below for more information.