Second Career Strategy at Willis College

Laid off in the past 4 years? Need a new direction? Second Career is an Ontario government program that will pay for your tuition.  Willis College has a long history of and a strong reputation for providing practical programs that get people back into the workplace, quickly and affectively.

What is Second Career?

If you are an unemployed worker who has been laid-off and you are interested in training for your next career, Willis College recommends the provincial government's new Second Career program. This initiative helps unemployed workers who commit to a long-term training plan make the transition to new careers in growing areas of the economy.

Second Career helps people get the training or education they need to get a good job. It provides financial help up to $28,000 to pay for tuition and things like:

• Books
• Living expenses
• Help caring for dependents
• Travel
• Transportation
• Disability supports
• Other living and training costs

How does it work?

Second Career 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 plays an essential part in this process by providing you with high-quality, hands-on training - leading not only to a reputable diploma, but also a rewarding career.

How do you qualify?

Second Career is an Ontario government program designed to help people who have been laid off within the last 4 years and are currently unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week. The program will help unemployed workers who commit to a long-term training plan make the transition to new careers in growing areas of the economy.

What programs qualify?

Most Diploma programs at Willis College qualify for this funding, including Business, Technology, Healthcare and Law.  For a list of programs, please contact Willis College’s nine locations across Ontario.

How do I apply?

For more information about how you can benefit from the Second Career Strategy, call Willis College location nearest to you, or complete an information form to start your application process by requesting information on the program that interests you.