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Centre for Second Career Development 85 Albert Street Suite 501 Ottawa, ON K1P 6A4 Tel: 613-727-4723, ext. 7127 second@ algonquincollege.com Pembroke Community and Student Affairs 315 Pembroke Street East Pembroke, ON K8A 3K2, 613-735-4700 Ext. 2756 brambuj@ algonquincollege.com |
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"Being a student at Algonquin helped create the career I always dreamed of." - Sara "My instructors were all experienced professionals with years of practical experience." - Kina "I chose Algonquin College for three reasons: a friendly and knowledgeable staff, the convenience of the campus, and the flexibility to schedule courses at times that fit my needs" - Meron "I love the hands-on work combined with the classroom theory." - Sothea |
Retraining that qualifies
A Forestry Worker Moves to a New Job in Mining
- Age 40, has Grade 12 diploma
- Return-to-Work Action Plan identifies surveyor as long-term goal
- Attends four-semester, two-year Mining Engineering Technician Program at a college
- Second Career Strategy provides $28,000 towards tuition, and living and transportation allowances
A Manufacturing Worker Successfully Moves to a Skilled-Trades Job
- Age 28, completed one year of undergraduate studies
- Return-to-Work Action Plan identifies mechanical technician as long-term goal
- Attends four-semester, two-year Mechanical Technician Program at a college
- Second Career Strategy provides $25,000 towards tuition and living allowance
A Cleaner Attains the Skills for a Job as a Gas and Oil Burner Technician
- Age 25, has less than Grade 12 education
- Return-to-Work Action Plan identifies gas and oil burner technician as long-term goal
- Attends two-semester, one-year Gas and Oil Burner Technician Program at a college
- Second Career Strategy provides support towards tuition and living allowance
An office worker successfully moves to a health-care job
- Age 37, has the equivalent of Grade 12 education from China
- Return-to-Work Action Plan identifies health care as long-term goal
- Attends Practical Nursing program at Algonquin College
- Second Career Strategy provides $19,000 towards tuition and living expenses
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