The Government of Ontario offers financial assistance, particularly to people who wanted to pursue further education. CLI College is an approved institution that is certified to offer training for individuals looking to upgrade their careers. Here are two ways you can fund your studies :
SECOND CAREER PROGRAM
The Second Career launched by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities pays for the training or education that Ontarians require to get a better job. It provides financial help up to $28,000. Second Career is an Ontario government initiative that offers skills training and financial support for eligible laid-off workers, helping them find jobs in high-demand occupations in Ontario.
What Second Career gives you
You can get new skills – those needed for jobs in demand now – and financial support if you qualify for Second Career.
Apply for up to $28,000 for costs including:
Here are ten potential reasons why someone might choose to become an early childhood assistant:
- tuition
- books
- manuals, workbooks or other instructional costs
- transportation
- basic living allowance (maximum up to $500 per week)
Additional funding may be available for:
- child care
- disability-related supports
How you qualify for Second Career
As a start, you qualify for Second Career if:
- you have been laid off and have not been working
- you have been laid off and are working a temporary job just to cover costs
If you’re receiving Employment Insurance (EI), or have in the past, you can still apply.
When preparing your application, you also have to show:
- how long you have been unemployed, or working your temporary job, and looking for work
- places you have applied and positions you have applied for (for example cover letters, CVs or resumes, and responses from potential employers)
- level of education obtained
- previous employment, how long you worked there, and skills that were required
- what skills you want to obtain and where you can get trained in them
Financial Support
You may qualify for up to $28,000.00 for costs including:
- Tuition
- Books
- Living expenses
- Child care
- Travel
- Transportation
- Disability supports
- Basic living allowance (during skill training)
How long training programs can be
The Second Career program aims to help people rejoin the workforce quickly. That’s why the program is focusing on supporting training programs that take 52 weeks or less, including micro-credential programs.
People who want to attend training longer than one year can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for a mix of grants and loans to help them pay for their post-secondary education.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SECOND CAREER FUNDING HERE:
OSAP: ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university.
OSAP offers funding through:
- grants: money you don’t have to pay back
- a student loan: money you need to repay once you’re done with school
When you apply for OSAP, we automatically consider you for both grants and a loan. If you don’t want to take a loan, and you’re a full-time or part-time student, you can decline it after your application is approved.
OSAP ELIGIBILITY
- Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person
- Ontario resident (have lived in Ontario for 12 months prior to commencing your post-secondary education). Please note that if you have lived in Canada for less than twelve months you may be eligible for OSAP under appeal.
- Enrolled in an OSAP-approved program.
- Maintained satisfactory academic progress
- Any previous government-issued student loans are in good standing
- Any previous loan overpayments or bursary over awards are cleared
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