Second Career Strategy at Willis College

Second Career is a newly created Ontario government program Ontario government program designed to assist recently laid-off, unemployed workers get long-term training for high-demand jobs in growing areas of the economy.  Program can help an applicant with the costs of tuition, books, living expenses and other costs associated with the training to build skills for a new career.

Willis College will play an essential part in the success of the Second Career program by delivering specialized, high-quality, accredited and Industry recognized programs in short period of time that prepare people for lifelong employment in meaningful careers.

Willis College Offers:

1. The Ministry of training, colleges and Universities approved diploma programs -providing you with accreditations you need to secure a lifelong career.
2. Customized training curriculum, small classes, sound pedagogy, industry certifications, certified instructors and hands-on practical experience for realistic job opportunities.
3. A wide variety of program options, ensuring that you find the right program leading to sustainable employment in a growing sector of the economy.
4. A high-quality education in a shorter period of time – allows you to establish your second career faster!
5. Should you choose to continue your studies, Willis College has affiliations with public education institutions to provide opportunities to graduates to pursue a degree.

Second Career Strategy Applicable Programs & Work Prospects

This is where Willis College can help. Whether you are looking to expand your experience, or advance in your professional career, our diploma program provides an intensive and complete curriculum.  Willis offers a number of diploma programs that may be of interest to you, including:

Business

• Office Administrator with Accounting Specialist – 26 weeks
• Office Administrator with Human Resources Specialist – 26 weeks
• Office Administrator with Marketing Specialist – 26 weeks
• Office Administrator with Applications Specialist – 26 weeks
• Business Administration with Business Management & HR Specialist – 34 weeks
• Business Administration with HR & Applications Specialist – 34 weeks
• Business Administration with Accounting and Business Management Specialist – 34 weeks
• Business Administration wit Accounting and Applications Specialist – 34 weeks
• Advanced Business Administration with all 4 Specialties – 52 weeks

Technology

• .NET Certified Technology Specialist – 20 weeks
• MCSE 2003 & CCNA – 30 weeks
• Network Systems Engineer – 44 weeks
• Network Administrator – 29 weeks
• Technical Support Specialist – 23 weeks

For further information about Willis programs, please contact a Willis second career advisor at 613.233.1128 or Contact us.

To find out if you are eligible for Second Career, contact a local Assessment Centre, funded by Employment Ontario