Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) is a bursary run by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for laid-off or unemployed Ontario residents, and low-income adults unemployed 12+ weeks, who need skills training for an in-demand occupation. Checked on the official page on September 30, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Ontario resident; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; Laid off, or low income and out of work 12+ weeks; Training for a job that is in demand.
Rolling; apply through an Employment Ontario service provider (guidelines updated January 27, 2026)
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on September 30, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Provincial training funding for adults returning to school, covering tuition, books and living costs, applied for through an Employment Ontario service provider rather than a fixed intake.
Who qualifies
Laid-off or unemployed Ontario residents, and low-income adults unemployed 12+ weeks, who need skills training for an in-demand occupation.
You likely qualify if:
- Ontario resident
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Laid off, or low income and out of work 12+ weeks
- Training for a job that is in demand
What to bring
- Apply through an Employment Ontario provider
- Show the job you will train for is in demand
Dates
Rolling; apply through an Employment Ontario service provider (guidelines updated January 27, 2026)
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