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Financial Aids

Want more information about financial aids and payment plan?

Those who qualify may have some or all the above costs covered within the Second Career Ontario program, now called Better Jobs Ontario. In order to find out if you qualify for Better Jobs Ontario or any other government funding, all candidates must visit a Employment Ontario assessment centre for an assessment interview. If you know which school you wish to attend, or have a career in mind.

Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants with:

  • skills training for in-demand jobs

  • financial support

*You may need to provide your legal status in Canada to apply. Please contact us before applying for BJO​

Who is eligible?

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You can apply for up to $28,000 for costs, including:

  • tuition

  • books

  • other instructional costs, including student fees, supplies and electronic devices

  • transportation

  • basic living allowance (up to $500 per week)

What to cover?

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Additional funding may be available for:

  • childcare

  • disability-related supports

  • living away from home

  • Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and/or language training

Additional funding

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We are excited to provide the program expanding to better help more people train for a new job! Receive financial help up to $28,000, or more in some cases. If you have been unemployed for six months or longer, and are part of a low-income household, you may benefit from this expanded program.

Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)

Start Training for a Better Job! It's debt free!

Open yourself up to new opportunities by getting trained for a new career! Check out all the ways in which Better Jobs Ontario can make your future something to smile about:

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  1. Laid-off due to COVID-19: A fast-track stream is available if you were laid-off because of COVID-19 and want to retrain for a job that has potential for future employment.

  2. New Directions: Discover hundreds of potential careers that your background and skills fit perfectly. Better Jobs Ontario gives you a second chance! Career Guidance: Both public and private institutions offer excellent training for careers but how will you know what job is right for you? Browse the career listings then discuss your options with a school nearest you.

  3. A Fresh Start: It’s not uncommon to switch careers nowadays. It gives us a chance to learn something new, try out a different field and stay excited about our work!

  4. Support: Better Jobs Ontario is not a loan. It’s money that the Ontario government is giving away to people who have been negatively impacted.

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