Good news for Ontarians in rapid training programs.
The province is expanding the Ontario Student Assistance Program to include about 600 micro-credential programs.
The initiative will make loans and grants available to more students seeking financial assistance with upgrading their skills.
Ontario is the first province in the country to provide support to students in such programs.
Minister of Colleges and Universities Ross Romano is speaking highly of the move.
"Micro-credentials offer a short-term option for learners who might otherwise not have the time or flexibility to attend a multi-year college or university program. By helping Ontarians pay for these programs, our Government is continuing to support students who need help the most and provide them access to programs that they need to upskill, reskill and rejoin the workforce."
Such programs are offered to help people retain and update skills in order to find new work.
They tend to be short in duration, can be completed online, and are often designed for the specific needs of jobs and employers.
OSAP approved micro-credential programs include software quality assurance and testing, biometrics and artificial intelligence.
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