What is Second Career?
Second Career is a grant program that provides laid-off, unemployed individuals with skills training to help them find employment in high demand occupations. The program provides qualified applicants with up to $28,000 for eligible costs, including tuition,
books, manuals, workbooks or other instructional costs, transportation, basic living allowance and child care.
Below you will find more information about:
Who can qualify
In late 2020, the Second Career program was redesigned to accommodate Ontario's changing economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related job losses.
The new fast-track approval process prioritizes individuals who:
- Apply to a program that can be completed in 52 weeks or less;
- Apply to a program for occupations in demand locally, as well as in priority areas such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, information and communications technology, and supportive health services; and
- Have been laid off, have seen their employment impacted by COVID-19 or have lower skills.
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New funding vs old funding
Individuals who may not be eligible for the fast-track second career funding model should speak to an Employment Ontario representative.
Individuals may still be eligible for the traditional Second Career funding model.
How to apply
Program information can be obtained by visiting our Second Career program listing page. If you require additional program information, please contact 519-541-2403 or info@lambtoncollege.ca.
Funding Applications
Visit any of the following agencies to begin the Second Career funding application process:
- Lambton College Community Employment Services
- 4248 Oil Heritage Road
- Petrolia, ON
- 519-882-4333
- ces@lambtoncollege.ca
- Four Winds Community Employment Services
- 9156 Tecumseh Lane
- Forest, ON
- 519-786-6780
- Goodwill Career Centre
- 1249 London Road
- Sarnia, ON
- 519-332-4333
- customerservice@goodwillindustries.ca
- The Workplace Group
- 265 Front Street N, Ste 107
- Sarnia, ON
- 519-337-7377
- info@theworkplacegroup.ca