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ONTARIO'S "SECOND CAREER" STRATEGY

      The York College of Business is in strong support of the Ontario government’s Second Career Program to help unemployed workers discover their future careers. York College can help you begin your journey towards finding a new career.

      Through financial and career assistance, the Second Career Strategy aims to assist recently laid-off workers obtain the skills and training necessary to find employment in high-demand careers across Ontario.

      Please visit www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/< strong>secondcareer/ for more information.

      With the recent economic downturn, many Canadians are finding it difficult to find employment in the industries they once worked in. However, contrary to popular belief, there are still many jobs available across Ontario that are in great need of skilled workers.


HOW CAN YCB HELP YOU ACHIEVE THESE GOALS?

      York College of Business offers the training and support you need to start your Second Career. Our programs are focused towards careers that are of highest demand in the market today and the skills you learn will ensure you maintain a competitive edge in the career. Below, please see our programs of study and where they can lead you!

      York College’s counseling department is also available to assist applicants with the Second Career process. Specialized Advisors will discuss career opportunities and determine which programs can lead to the particular certifications that can lead to a higher paying career. York College counselors can also help you fill out the ‘Training Research Form’ that is a required part of the Second Career application process.

Call today - (416) 292-9938 - to schedule an appointment with a YCB counselor or drop by our location at:  
North York City Center
120-5 Park Home Ave
Toronto, ON M2N 6L4

Open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  For more information, email info@yorkcollege.ca


HOW CAN SECOND CAREER HELP ME?

      If you’ve been recently laid-off, the provincial government’s Second Career program can help you
1.) find out what careers are in high demand in the current job market
2.) learn about careers that will further promote growth
3.) train for a new career.

      The Second Career Program is that opportunity to get the training you’ve always wanted – “an opportunity to have a career, not just a job.” If you qualify, up to $28,000 is available in financial help to pay for tuition, transportation, books, living expenses, help caring for dependents, etc.


WHERE DO I START?

      Applying to Second Careers starts with a visit to an Employment Ontario assessment center. Depending on your interests and previous experience, a Second Career counselor will help you determine what jobs are currently in high demand and what you can do to pursue such jobs. Please visit http://www.edu.go v.on.ca/eng/tcu/secondcareer/where.html to find an Employment Ontario assessment centre near you.

      York College also offers free consultation to help you plan your Second Career. Drop by, grab a free brochure, and find out how we can be a part of your future!


 WHO IS ELIGIBLE? (From the Ontario Gov't website)

      Eligible individuals are those who have been laid-off on or after January 1, 2005 including EI active claimants, EI reachback and Non-EI-eligible, and who require skills training for employment in demand occupations in Ontario.
  • Workers laid off as far back as January 1, 2005
  • Laid-off workers who have taken an interim job (less than 20 hours) to make ends meet
  • Short term training options (less than six months) for laid-off workers who are not eligible for Employment Insurance
  • Potential additional financial assistance to cover expenses for the cost of academic upgrading, living away from home while participating in training and dependent care.

WHAT YCB PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE AND WHERE CAN THEY LEAD ME?

      YCB offers a wide variety of programs from International Trade and Human Resources to Business Management, Accounting, and even Hospitality/Tourism Management, English for Specific Occupations.


WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM LENGTHS?

      Programs can be as short as six months (up to three years) and are highly adaptable based on your education level and previous experience. Most programs also lead to official certificate designations, such as CITP for International Trade and CHRP for Human Resources.

THE YORK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

  • Partner programs with Loyalist and Lambton Colleges allows you to earn a degree from a well established public college at a convenient Toronto location
  • Small class sizes of no more than 20 students
  • Flexible and adaptable programs with regular classes to match your schedule
  • Attractive degree and certification programs relevant to the demands of the job market
  • Teaching faculty with significant industry experience that can offer advice and insight
  • Easily accessible by Subway and TTC
  • Located right next to the North York Central Library
  • Counselors readily available to help students write and edit resumes
  • Industry specific ESL programs that can teach students professional terminology and jargon

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