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What is Second Career?

Second Career is an Ontario government program that helps you train for a new job.

Second Career provides financial support to help laid-off Ontarians participate in training for a new career.

 

Who can Apply?

Laid-off workers - including those who have taken an interim job to make ends meet.

 

How long do you have to be out of work to apply?

If you were laid-off any time after January 1,2005 , you're eligible to apply for Second Career

 

What kind of support is available?

Second Career provides up to $28,000.00 to support tuition, travel, books,

and other training-related costs. Additional funds  may be available for people

with diabilities, and or people who need help to pay for academic upgrading,

the costs of living away from home, or child care.

 

How can I learn more?

Ask one of our friendly staff we will be happy to assist you in learning more about

Second Career!

 

You can also go online; www.ontario.ca/secondcareer

 

 

 

 

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