Cambrian College - Second Career Opportunities at Cambrian

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Second Career Opportunities at Cambrian

Second Career

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Unemployed? Laid off? Expecting to be laid off in the near future?

Second Career, an Ontario government program, can help you train for a new job in a growing area of the economy. Through Second Career, you may qualify for up to $28,000 in funding for tuition, books, living expenses, and other training-related costs.

Second Career is an Ontario government program designed to help unemployed workers transition to new careers in growing areas of the economy.

It also assists workers with tuition, books, living expenses and other costs associated with training for a new career. Training can take anywhere from six months to two years. An additional year may be available when academic upgrading is needed.

Do you qualify? You may qualify for Second Career, if you:

have been laid off after January 1, 2005,
are currently unemployed or under-employed, and
are prepared to commit to a long-term training plan.

Why Cambrian?

Cambrian is one of Ontario's 24 public colleges, and an education at an Ontario public college is the best preparation for lifelong employment.

Ontario's public colleges offer:

Unsurpassed quality of education. Ontario's public colleges provide a solid educational foundation upon which you can build your career.
A range of programs that lead to a variety of real life careers and employment options.
Tremendous value for money. Ontario's public colleges offer a high-quality education at a fair price.
Credentials - certificates, diplomas, and degrees - that are widely recognized and valued by employers.

For a broader view of careers and associated programs at Cambrian, visit Careers for Real Life.