Better Jobs Ontario
Looking for a new career?
Program Overview
If you qualify, you may be eligible for up to $35,000 for costs, including:
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Tuition
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Books
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Other instructional costs, including student fees, supplies and electronic devices
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Transportation
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Basic living allowance
Additional funding may be available for:
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Childcare
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Disability-related supports
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Living away from home
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Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and/or language training
Who Qualifies?
You qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if you either:
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have been laid-off and have not been working or are working a temporary job to cover costs
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have not been laid-off but have been unemployed for twelve months or longer and are part of a low-income household
You can still apply if you receive either:
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Employment Insurance (EI)
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Ontario Works (OW)
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
To register
To verify your eligibility and learn more about the program, please contact an Employment Consultant at our Employment Resource Center.
If you need help searching for jobs, we are here for you. Book an appointment today to connect with a Consultant one-on-one or check out our job board for recent job postings.