Skills and Training
Training and support programs
Are you looking for a new or better job, but need some help getting prepared? Learn about the skills-training programs and workshops that Halton Region and the province of Ontario offer job seekers.
Better Jobs Ontario is a provincial program that helps Ontarians with the costs for training or education required to get a better job.
You may qualify for up to $28,000, or more in some cases, to pay for tuition and expenses such as:
- Books
- Living expenses
- Help caring for dependants
- Travel & Transportation
- Disability supports
- Other living and training costs
Learn more about how Better Jobs Ontario can benefit you, as well as the types of careers that may qualify for funding.
Do you qualify for Better Jobs Ontario?
You qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if you:
- have been laid-off and have not been working or are working a temporary job just to cover costs; or
- have not been laid-off but have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household.
You can also apply if you receive either:
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
To find out if you are eligible for the program, visit us in-person or call 311 to set up an appointment.
Applying to Better Jobs Ontario
During your application process, you will work with Employment Halton to determine if this program is right for you. If so, staff will also help you prepare and complete your application.
For more information on the application process, visit the Province’s Better Jobs Ontario webpage.
Each month, Employment Halton hosts workshops to assist job seekers with the fundamental skills needed to search for employment. Participants can expect assistance with cover letters and resumes, job searching, interview preparedness, job fair preparation, computer skills, and more.
For more information on the application process, visit the Province’s Employment Ontario webpage.
Virtual employment workshops
Interviews to impress
First impressions count! This virtual workshop will teach you how to practice the skills needed to make a lasting impression at your next interview and how to answer challenging questions.
Better Jobs Ontario program
This virtual seminar describes the Provincial Government's Better Jobs Ontario program (formerly Second Career Program). The program supports workers who have been recently laid-off or are currently unemployed and are interested in training or skills development to find a new job in a growing industry.
Proactive job search strategies
This virtual workshop will teach you about effective job search strategies, including the hidden job market, social media, email and online job applications, networking, cold calling and informational interviews.
Targeted cover letters and resumes
Learn how to target your cover letter and resume for specific jobs in a step-by-step job application process.
