FAQs
Am I eligible for funding? Answer
If you have been laid off on or after January 1, 2005, you could be eligible for funding. Individuals who have taken an interim job after their layoff may also be eligible. To find out if you are eligible for Second Career, speak with a Case Manager at your local
Employment Ontario Assessment Centre.
What other factors are considered in the approval process? Answer
Second Career provides help to laid-off workers in need who will benefit most from training to find work. Several factors are considered when figuring out who will receive funding.
- Active job search
- Length of unemployment
- Education background
- Work history
- Labour market prospects
- Training request
- Experience and occupational skills
What training is available? Answer
Second Career is intended to assist participants to train for better jobs than they could obtain without training. Skills training of up to 2 years in duration will be considered. If academic upgrading is required as a pre-requisite to skills training, the total training period can be up to 3 years.
What if I need Grade 12? Answer
Up to one year of
academic upgrading can be approved as a prerequisite to your skills training. Humber offers academic upgrading courses to help you meet the admission requirements of your chosen program. You may also qualify as a mature student. Speak to a Humber College Enrolment Advisor for more information.
What if I need English as a Second Language? Answer
Up to one year of language training can be approved as a prerequisite to your skills training. Humber offers
English for Academic Purposes to help you meet the admission requirements of your chosen program. Speak to a Humber College Enrolment Advisor for more information.
How can Humber help? Answer
Humber College Enrolment Advisors can:
- provide you with information about Humber programs and how to apply for them
- help you research your program of choice
Call us at 416.675.8521, drop by or e-mail us at
second.career@humber.caFor assistance in choosing a new career, ask your case manager about Humber’s Career Exploration Program.
Once you start your training at Humber, you can access the full range of services available to all Humber students. When your training is completed, Humber can assist you with your job search to help you get back to work.
