Do you feel like you’re going nowhere in your current career? You’ve been toiling away at the same company for years and haven’t gotten a promotion…or even a raise? Perhaps it’s time for a career change – a second career could be the option for you and there is plenty of assistance to get you headed in the right direction so there is nothing to be afraid of.

What is Second Career?

Second Career is an Ontario government program that helps those who have been laid-off get the skills training they need for high-demand jobs in their communities. Second Career helps Ontarians get the funding for the education or training required to get a better job.

It is a cost-sharing grant provided on the basis of need, which provides funding help up to $28,000 to pay for:

• Tuition
• Living expenses
• Help caring for dependants
• Travel
• Transportation
• Disability supports
• Other living and training costs
• Books

How does Second Career work?

Second Career starts with a visit to an Employment Ontario Assessment Centre. A case manager will talk to you about your goals, and the kind of help you need. If Second Career is the right choice for you, the case manager will help you prepare a training plan and apply for Second Career.

For more information about Second Career check out the Georgian College website.