Press Release
Ontario’s “Second Career” and other training programs are expected to help an additional 8,000 laid-off workers re-train for new careers in high-demand occupations by next spring.
Successful applicants to the “Second Career” program will be identified through a new evaluation system beginning Nov. 20.
It will give priority to applicants based on work experience, education, length of unemployment, and other criteria. “Second Career” provides financial support for tuition, books, travel, and other expenses to help eligible workers participate in training programs.
Launched in June, 2008, “Second Career” exceeded its three-year goal of helping 20,000 laid-off workers after only 16 months.
The government has reviewed and changed the program to ensure it can continue to help Ontarians most in need.
“Sustaining ‘Second Career’ means more students can gain the skills and knowledge they need for jobs in the new economy,” said Training, Colleges and Universities minister John Milloy.
The average “Second Career” participant is about 40 years old, with an almost equal proportion of men versus women.
