Start a new career: Learn about high-demand jobs and get the training you need to start a new career with the Second Career program. If you have been laid off, Second Career is an Ontario government program that offers training for a new job, including financial support.

Build your skills: Get help with short-term, long-term or part-time training to build your skills and return to work. Second Career can also provide you with financial help for things like books and tuition fees.

Contact us to see how you can take your next steps towards your career.

To begin the Second Career application process:

In Burlington:

YMCA Employment, Training & Settlement Services
500 Drury Lane, Burlington     L7R 2X2
p. 905.681.1140

In Hamilton:

YMCA careerworx!
23 Main Street East, Hamilton     L8N 1E7
p. 905.540.9679

In Flamborough / Waterdown:

YMCA Employment, Training & Settlement Services
35 Main Street North, Unit 31, Waterdown     L0R 2H0
p. 905.690.9927

Labour Market information is being streamlined into a new, user-friendly site workingincanada.gc.ca. This site provides a great tool to access a detailed report based on an occupation and location. Sections of the report include the following:

• Number of Job Postings in the area searched
• Outlook & Prospects for the occupation
• Main Duties of an employee in the occupation (great for preparing a help wanted ad!)
• Education & Training requirements
• Wages
• Licence & Certification requirements
• Job & Skill requirements in demand by employers
• Any Associations or Union involvement

Click on the link below to access the Working in Canada tool.