{"id":6305,"date":"2023-12-28T02:36:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T02:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/?page_id=6305"},"modified":"2024-04-03T20:26:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T20:26:39","slug":"post-secondary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/living\/education\/post-secondary\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Secondary"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n \r\n <section id=\"AnchorBoxes\">\r\n   <div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"slickslidercontainer\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"slicksliderboxes\">\r\n                     \r\n                       \r\n                 \r\n                                                <a href=\"#ApplyForEducation\" class=\"anchorbox\">\r\n \r\n \r\n                                                                  \r\n                                                                                                         \r\n                                     <i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                                    \r\n                                  \r\n                               <h5>Apply for Education<\/h5>\r\n                             <\/a>\r\n                               \r\n              \r\n                      \r\n                       \r\n                 \r\n                                                <a href=\"#CommonTerms\" class=\"anchorbox\">\r\n \r\n \r\n                                                                  \r\n                                                                                                         \r\n                                     <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                                    \r\n                                  \r\n                               <h5>Common Terms<\/h5>\r\n                             <\/a>\r\n                               \r\n              \r\n                      \r\n                       \r\n                 \r\n                                                <a href=\"#TypesOfEducation\" class=\"anchorbox\">\r\n \r\n \r\n                                                                  \r\n                                                                                                         \r\n                                     <i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                                    \r\n                                  \r\n                               <h5>Types of Education<\/h5>\r\n                             <\/a>\r\n                               \r\n              \r\n                      \r\n                       \r\n                 \r\n                                                <a href=\"#FinancialAssistance\" class=\"anchorbox\">\r\n \r\n \r\n                                                                  \r\n                                                                                                         \r\n                                     <i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-bills\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                                    \r\n                                  \r\n                               <h5>Financial Assistance<\/h5>\r\n                             <\/a>\r\n                               \r\n              \r\n                                     <\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n \r\n   <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n \r\n \n\n\n<div id=\"ApplyForEducation\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Apply for Post-Secondary Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section  class=\"BlockAccordion \">\r\n\r\n            \r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Academic Requirements <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>Different colleges and universities require different credentials and experiences to be accepted into their programs. Colleges and universities require students to have completed a secondary school diploma (high school diploma) or equivalent (such as a general education diploma). Schools set entrance requirements for their programs. Some programs may only require a secondary school diploma, while others may require that you complete specific subjects and level of courses while in secondary school. It is important to research the entrance requirements carefully before you apply. To learn more, contact the Office of Registrar (also referred to as the \u201cRegistrar\u2019s Office\u201d or \u201cAdmissions Office\u201d) at the school you wish to attend.<\/p>\n<p>If you earned your academic credentials outside of Canada, they are often referred to as &#8220;international credentials&#8221; or &#8220;foreign credentials.\u201d To enrol in an Ontario post-secondary school, you may be required to have your international academic credentials evaluated.\u00a0 To learn more about evaluating your credentials for education purposes, visit the Academic Credentials to Study at a Post-Secondary School section. It is important that you contact the school you wish to attend before you have your credentials evaluated to ensure that you fully understand the school\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are currently enrolled in secondary school can also speak with their school\u2019s guidance counsellor to learn more about the academic requirements for post-secondary school.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Language Requirements <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>If your first language is not English, and you wish to attend an English speaking post-secondary school, you may be required to take an English language test to study in college or university.\u00a0 There is usually a fee for these tests. Each educational institution will set a minimum score you are required to obtain in order to be accepted into their program. Before you take an English language assessment test, first check with the school you wish to attend. Each school may have a different process for you to complete the test.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, contact the Office of Registrar (also referred to as the \u201cRegistrar\u2019s Office\u201d or \u201cAdmissions Office\u201d) at the school you wish to attend.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Academic Upgrading <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>If you are interested in attending a post-secondary institution but do not have academic or language requirements, there are resources in Simcoe County that can support you. There are programs to help you improve your English and French language skills as well as academic upgrading. Academic upgrading refers to programs and services that can help you improve your literacy skills, earn a secondary school diploma \/ equivalency certificate or prepare for your college entrance tests. To learn more, see the Academic Upgrading for Adults section.\u200b<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">How to Apply to College <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) processes applications for public colleges in Ontario. Through this service you can apply to any public college in Ontario. To learn more about applying to college, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocas.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ocas.ca<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariocolleges.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ontariocolleges.ca<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            \r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"CommonTerms\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5675\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bg-scaled-1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Common Post-Secondary Education Terms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity justifycenter\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many terms used to describe different aspects of post-secondary education. Some important terms to know are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section  class=\"BlockAccordion \">\r\n\r\n            \r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Distance Education <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>Distance education is often described as &#8220;self-directed&#8221; learning. Distance education courses \/ programs mean that students do not attend classes on campus. The work is completed from their own home. Students may have a textbook, but a fair amount of the material is provided electronically and work is submitted through mail, email or an online system. You do not have face-to-face interactions with other students or your professors. This type of learning requires discipline and self-motivation.<\/p>\n<p>The flexible schedule of distance education means you may be able to continue working while studying.\u00a0 Distance education programs and courses may be able to help you upgrade your skills or change careers while still working.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Mature Student <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>A mature student refers to someone who has been out of high school for at least one year when they apply to enrol in a college or university.\u00a0 The evaluation process is different for mature students than for students who apply right out of high school. The application process for mature students takes in to account the many life lessons adults have had.\u200b<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Course Calendar <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <div id=\"ui-id-6\" class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-5\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>A course calendar is a detailed description of the different courses offered at a university or college.\u00a0 It outlines the different types of courses a student is required to complete in order to obtain their certificate, diploma or degree. You can get a course calendar directly from the school you are interested in.\u00a0 They are often available on the school&#8217;s website. Your local library will also have copies of course calendars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Full-Time and Part-Time Studies <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>Student&#8217;s course loads are either described as &#8220;full-time&#8221; or &#8220;part-time.&#8221; Studying full-time allows you to finish the program requirements at a faster pace. Studying part-time offers more flexibility to balance your studies with other life priorities, such as work and family.\u200b<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            \r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"TypesOfEducation\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Different Types of Education Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of post-secondary education. For example, you can attend: college, university, continuing education, apprenticeships, and private career colleges. Below is a brief description of some of the different types of education available in Simcoe County. The tuition fee requirement for each of these educational pathways varies greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section  class=\"BlockAccordion \">\r\n\r\n            \r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Colleges &#038; Universities <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>College and university mean different things in different countries. In Canada, colleges and universities offer different types of programs and require different amounts of time to complete. In Simcoe County, there are two colleges and two universities: Georgian College, Coll\u00e8ge Bor\u00e9al, Lakehead University, and Laurentian University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>College<\/strong><br \/>\nColleges grant certificates or diplomas to students who have completed their studies. If you study full-time, a certificate program may take approximately one year to complete and a diploma may take two to three years. Some colleges offer bachelor degrees in applied areas of study. Generally, colleges provide career-focused programs. Teaching methods at colleges is often described as &#8220;hands-on training.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about colleges in Ontario visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariocolleges.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ontariocolleges.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the colleges in Simcoe County, contact:<\/p>\n<p><em><span lang=\"EN\">The information listed below was provided by 211 Community Connection.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Colleges in Simcoe County<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Georgian College<\/td>\n<td>Address:<br \/>\n<strong>1 Georgian Dr<br \/>\nBarrie, ON L4M 3X9<\/strong>Phone: <strong>705-728-1968<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:inquire@georgianc.on.ca\">inquire@georgianc.on.ca<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.georgiancollege.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.georgiancollege.ca<\/a>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coll\u00e8ge Bor\u00e9al of Applied Arts and Technology<br \/>\n<strong>French community college<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<td>Address:<br \/>\n<strong>136 Bayfield, Suite 100-101<br \/>\nBarrie, ON L4M 3B1<\/strong>Phone: <strong>705-737-9088<\/strong><br \/>\nToll Free: <strong>1-800-361-6673<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:InfoBarrie@collegeboreal.ca\">InfoBarrie@collegeboreal.ca<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegeboreal.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.collegeboreal.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>University<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Universities grant degrees to students who have completed their studies. From a university you can obtain an undergraduate degree (bachelor&#8217;s degree), graduate degree (Master&#8217;s degree) or post-doctorate degree (PhD). Universities tend to have a more traditional style of teaching, which often includes lectures and focus on academic programs. If you study full-time, an undergraduate degree may take three to four years. A Master&#8217;s degree may require approximately two additional years after completing a bachelor&#8217;s degree, and a post-graduate degree may take five more years after finishing a Master&#8217;s degree.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">For a list of universities in Ontario, and a link to each of their websites, visit the Ontario Universities Application Centre\u2019s website,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouac.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ouac.on.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">To learn more about the universities in Simcoe County, contact:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><em>The information listed below was provided by 211 Community Connection.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>\u200b Universities in Simcoe County\u200b<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Lakehead University, Orillia Campus<\/td>\n<td>Address:<br \/>\n<strong>500 University Ave <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Orillia, ON L3V 0B9<\/strong>Phone: <strong>705-330-4008<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:orillia@lakeheadu.ca\">orillia@lakeheadu.ca<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orillia.lakeheadu.ca\/\">www.orillia.lakeheadu.ca\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Continuing Education <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <div id=\"ui-id-4\" class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-3\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>Continuing education refers to courses designed to help develop knowledge in a specific area of interest; for example, you can take courses in photography or automotive business. Continuing education courses may be offered through local school boards, colleges or universities. You may receive a certificate at the end of a course or series of courses; however, these sources do not lead towards a diploma or degree. Continuing education courses are an opportunity to upgrade your skills and knowledge in a particular area of interest. Continuing education courses do not always require students to have completed a secondary school diploma or equivalent diploma.<\/p>\n<p>Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/belonging\/libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">local libraries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">\u00a0<\/span>can also help you to find information about continuing education opportunities in your community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Apprenticeship <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>Apprenticeships are workplace-based training programs. They are an opportunity for you to learn a skilled trade while working. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with classroom learning.\u00a0 The majority of apprenticeship training takes place in the workplace, under the direction of experienced skilled tradespeople. The classroom training usually takes place at a college.<\/p>\n<p>There are many apprenticeship programs available. In order to work in a certified profession you are required to complete an apprenticeship (see Regulated and Unregulated Professions for more information on certified professions). This includes professions like automotive service technician, plumbing, electrician, and hairstylist. Apprentices become skilled workers once they have acquired the knowledge and skills in a trade or occupation and are certified by a provincial or territorial authority. There are also apprenticeships available for non-certified professions. Skilled workers from other countries may write challenge exams to assess their level of Canadian credentials.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about apprenticeship programs, contact:<\/p>\n<p><em><span lang=\"EN\">The information listed below was provided by 211 Community Connection.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Apprenticeships<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Georgian College, Robbert Hartog Midland Campus., Apprenticeship\u200b<\/td>\n<td>Address:<br \/>\n<strong>649 Prospect Blvd <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Midland, ON <\/strong>Phone: <strong>705-526-3666<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgianc.on.ca\/\">www.georgianc.on.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Employment Ontario: Apprenticeship Office, Barrie Regional Office\u200b<\/td>\n<td>Phone: <strong>705-737-1431<\/strong><br \/>\nToll Free: <strong>1-800-560-3821<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcu.gov.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.tcu.gov.on.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <button class=\"accordion\">Private Career Colleges <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"downarrow\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/newimgs\/bluearrowdown.png\"  alt=\"Image of arrow\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/button>\r\n                            <div class=\"panel\">\r\n                                <p>Private career colleges focus on preparing students for employment in a specific trade or occupation, such as a legal assistance or human resources. Many private career colleges provide flexible schedules, allowing you to take courses while continuing to work.<\/p>\n<p>If you are taking these courses because you want to be employed in a particular field, you will want to do your research carefully and understand how your potential employer views this type of education. In Ontario, private career colleges are required by law to be registered and must have their programs approved by the Superintendent of Private Career Colleges. To search for a registered private career college, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.tcu.gov.on.ca\/PARISSearchWeb\/search.xhtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Service Ontario&#8217;s Private Career College Search Service<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            \r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"FinancialAssistance\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5675\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/immigration.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bg-scaled-1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Financial Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity justifycenter\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bPost-secondary education can be expensive. 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