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Skills Advance Ontario
Regulatory framework for Ontario career colleges
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 sets the regulatory framework for career colleges in Ontario. It covers registration, program authorization, student contracts, refund policies, complaint procedures, transcripts, advertising, and enforcement, along with student protection and compliance requirements.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employer-led workforce training projects
- Service provider-led employment and training initiatives
- Upskilling and reskilling projects for workers
- Training partnerships that support sector workforce needs
Documents Needed
- Organization registration details for Transfer Payment Ontario
- Ontario.ca Login credentials
- Application information required by the program guidelines
- Supporting information showing the organization can operate in Ontario
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Persons applying for registration to operate a career college
- Registered operators applying for renewal of registration
Who is not eligible
- Private consultants
- Consultant lobbyists
- Organizations that are not valid legal entities
Eligible expenses
- Training and employment services for workers and job seekers
- Upkilling and reskilling activities for employees
- Sector-specific training supports
- Financial supports for eligible job seekers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Replacing existing or laid-off employees with program supports
- Participation in other government-funded training for the same tuition, materials, or related costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s workforce development objectives.
- Usefulness of the project in addressing labour market needs.
- Assessment against transparent, consistent, and measurable criteria.
How to apply
- Submit the registration or renewal application using the form approved by the Superintendent and include the information the Superintendent requires.
Processing and Agreement
- The Superintendent must give written notice if intending to refuse registration, refuse renewal, suspend, or revoke a registration.
- The applicant or registrant has 15 days after service of the notice to request a hearing before the Tribunal.
- If no hearing is requested, the Superintendent may proceed with the intended decision. If a hearing is requested, the Tribunal holds a hearing and may confirm, stop, add conditions to, or otherwise change the decision.
- An immediate suspension takes effect as soon as written notice is given and is not stayed by requesting a hearing.
Additional information
- The Superintendent may register one applicant for multiple locations as one career college.
- A registration or renewal is valid for the period set by the Superintendent under the regulations, or one year if no duration is prescribed.
- Registrations are not transferable.
- The Superintendent issues a certificate of registration to each registered operator.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Skills Advance Ontario Program
What is the Skills Advance Ontario?
The Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 sets the regulatory framework for career colleges in Ontario. It covers registration, program authorization, student contracts, refund policies, complaint procedures, transcripts, advertising, and enforcement, along with student protection and compliance requirements.
Who is eligible for the Skills Advance Ontario program?
To be eligible for the Skills Advance Ontario program, you must:
The applicant must seek registration to operate a career college
The applicant must meet the public interest requirement
The applicant must be able to operate in compliance with the Act and regulations
What expenses are eligible under Skills Advance Ontario?
Employer-led workforce training projects
Service provider-led employment and training initiatives
Upskilling and reskilling projects for workers
Training partnerships that support sector workforce needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Skills Advance Ontario?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at skillsadvanceontario@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-855-216-2090.
Where is the Skills Advance Ontario available?
The Skills Advance Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Skills Advance Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Skills Advance Ontario is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Skills Advance Ontario?
Skills Advance Ontario is funded by Government of Ontario