provincial · Ontario
Employment & training: Better Jobs Ontario
Funds skills training plus living expenses for Ontarians who need to retrain for in-demand work — including people off work due to illness or injury who are no longer suited to…
- Verified Jul 1, 2026
- provincial program · Ontario
Education & training
At a glance
- Worth:
- Funding: up to $28,000 for training of 1 year or less, $35,000 for programs over 1 year…
- Who:
- Who can apply: Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons; unemployed, underemployed, or leaving a low-paying job; not enrolled in full-time school; and generally no government-funded training in the last 24 months
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
Funding: up to $28,000 for training of 1 year or less, $35,000 for programs over 1 year…
How it benefits you
- Funds skills training plus living expenses for Ontarians who need to retrain for in-demand work — including people off work due to illness or injury who are no longer suited to…
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- Who can apply: Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons; unemployed, underemployed, or leaving a low-paying job; not enrolled in full-time school; and generally no government-funded training in the last 24 months
- You must show labour-market demand for the skills you'll train for.
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Jul 1, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.