Second Career Program: Key Information

Second Career Program:
Key Information
First Experience with Second Career:
Visit Employment Ontario’s website for detailed     Employment Counsellors can also provide you
information on the Second Career/Skills             with a wealth of information about getting back
Development Strategy, criteria and procedures:      to work. Some Resource Centres offer career
ontario.ca/secondcareer                             pathways, job finding clubs, resumé workshops,
The first step in the Second Career program is      etc. Please check with your local Centre for more
to make an appointment with an Employment           details on the services that they can provide.
Counsellor at your local Resource Centre.           To find the nearest Resource Centre, visit the
These counsellors determine if you’re eligible to   Second Career website and click on “Where
participate. Seneca can’t assess your situation     do I go?” or call 1-800-387-5656.
or provide information regarding your eligibility
to participate in any training support program.

Already Met with Employment Counsellor:
Once you have met with your case manager            Seneca can’t determine whether a program will
and they’ve pre-qualified you to participate in     be funded by the Ministry, as it is dependent on
the Second Career program, you can begin            your own individual case.
searching for a program of study. A program         For a list of Seneca’s programs, visit:
choice must be six months to two years in           senecacollege.ca/program
duration to be eligible for funding.

Applying to a Program:
Seneca only accepts applications online via         Tuition, Book and Supply Costs and Start Dates
ontariocolleges.ca                                  To get this information in pdf format that you
NOTE: you must meet ALL of the admission            can print and submit with your application, visit:
requirements as outlined on the program’s           senecacollege.ca/registrar/admissions/
website. There is a $95, non-refundable fee to      secondcareer/151
apply to a program through Ontario Colleges.        Seneca’s Admissions Handbook also outlines
Fee Breakdowns                                      all fees and start and end dates for the 2015
All program fees and text book costs are here:      academic year: senecacollege.ca/registrar/
senecacollege.ca/registrar/fees/                    admissions/publications/

Accepted to Seneca & Inquiring about Second Career Application:
We understand that you may be waiting to hear        obtain any status updates, please contact your
back from Employment Ontario on the status           Assessment Centre. Your financial obligations to
of your application for funding. Seneca is not       Seneca (tuition fees, deposits) are the same as
able to provide you with this information. To        all other Seneca students.

Application for Funding Denied:
If you’ve received word from the Ministry that       There are also multiple government grants that
your application for funding has been denied,        you may be eligible for once you have applied
there may be other options to help you return        to OSAP.
to school. Here are just a few:                      In addition to OSAP and grants, Seneca
OSAP                                                 College offers over $5 million dollars in awards,
This is a government program designed to             bursaries and scholarships each academic
provide loans to qualifying students. These          year. For more information on financial aid
loans are interest-free for the duration you’re in   opportunities at Seneca:
school. Interest is accrued the day you graduate     senecacollege.ca/financialaid
from a program.                                      There are also externally available awards,
For more information, visit osap.gov.on.ca.          bursaries and scholarships. Here are two
                                                     websites that list hundreds of options:
                                                     studentawards.com and
                                                     scholarshipscanada.com.

Application for Funding Approved:
Congratulations! Please bring your government contract into our Admissions department and
they’ll let you know if there are any additional tasks required.

Second Career Program:
Studying at Seneca
Pre-Admission Testing Fee & Sample Tests:
If testing is required for English and/or Math,      For practice tests: senecacollege.ca/registrar/
the fee is $55.                                      admissions/admissionspolicy.html

Type of Instruction:
Course material may be delivered in a variety        field visits, case studies and collaborative
of ways including lectures, presentations, guest     learning. Different classes may utilize different
speakers, class discussions, group projects/         methods, and many encompass an online
presentations, self-assessments, workshops,          component.

Class Size:
The average class size ranges from 25 to 40 students.

Fixed Curriculum or Individual Plan:
The curriculum is generally fixed. An individual learning plan may be developed if required.

Does Seneca evaluate course content?
Yes. All Seneca programs are evaluated               each semester start, individual course outlines
regularly. This may involve bringing programs to     are reviewed and modified, if needed, to ensure
the program advisory committees to review and        material covered is current and relevant.
update all course materials. In addition, prior to

Seneca Curriculum Development:
Programs are developed with the help of              committee consists of at least ten members
key industry professionals through program           from the College administration, faculty and
advisory committees. The Seneca faculty works        staff, as well as employers, industry partners,
vigorously with these industry professionals to      professional and trade associations, regulatory
ensure the material delivered in class is up-to-     bodies, etc.
date and comprehensive. A program advisory

Instructor Qualifications:
Instructors’ qualifications vary from course to    Many instructors also have professional
course. All Seneca instructors bring a wealth of   designations and various levels of
knowledge (practical and theoretical) as well as   postsecondary education in their discipline.
relevant field experience to the classroom.

Grade Calculation:
Evaluation breakdowns vary from course to          etc. Passing grades vary from program to
course. Grades may be based on classroom           program but on average, a cumulative GPA
participation and attendance, projects and         of 1.8 out of 4.0 is required.
assignments, labs, presentations, tests, exams,

Access to Computers:
Access to computers is available to all students   are loaded with all major software, as well as
via the Computing Commons and open                 program-specific software that allow students
computer labs at Newnham, Seneca@York,             to practice outside of the classroom. Printers
Markham and King campuses. Our computers           and scanners are also available.

Student Appeal Process for Marks:
A student enrolled in a Seneca program             It is the policy of the College that a student
may appeal any final grade in a subject or         who invokes this appeal process will be given
any decision by the College, following the         a fair hearing.
recommendation of a Promotion Committee,           For more information:
with respect to the student’s academic             senecacollege.ca/academic-policy/
standing, continuation or status in a program,
school, faculty or the College.

Job Search Assistance:
Career Services at our four main campuses          resumé critiques, online job postings, on-
offers multiple services to all students, both     campus recruiting and job fairs, as well as
current and recent graduates (up to one year       participation in industry-related events.
after graduation). Services offered include:       senecacollege.ca/careerservices

T2022A Tax Forms:
Seneca does issue these tax forms.
See the following website for details:           senecacollege.ca/registrar/fees/taxreceipts.html

Deposit to Hold Your Spot:
There is a $500 non-refundable deposit           ontariocolleges.ca. This fee is counted towards
required to hold your seat in a program after    your total tuition amount.
you’ve confirmed your offer via

Fee Payment Deadline:
Full fees should be paid by the deadline         payment must sign a Promissory Note contract
indicated on correspondence from our             at the time of payment, for the balance of
Admissions office. However, for those in         fees. This form is available at the Registration/
financial difficulty a partial payment will be   Admissions Office on each campus. Note that
accepted in certain circumstances. Students      fees must be paid in full no later than six weeks
who have been approved for only a partial        from the semester start date.

Parking & Transit
Seneca is fully accessible by TTC, York          Federation when you show your student card
Region Transit, VIVA, Go Transit and by          (quantities are limited).
vehicle. Discounted TTC Monthly Metropasses      For more information:
are available through the Seneca Student         senecacollege.ca/transportation

For Questions, Contact:
Student Recruitment                              Faculty of Continuing Education
416.491.5050 ext. 22008                          Second Career Office
student.recruitment@senecacollege.ca             416.491.5050 ext. 77648
Admissions Department                            fce.secondcareer@senecacollege.ca

416.491.5050 ext. 22800
admissions@senecacollege.ca                      senecacollege.ca/secondcareer