Ontario security guard licence: step-by-step guide

Ontario security guard licence: step-by-step guide

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Thinking about entry-level security work in Ontario? This guide walks you through the exact path from training to exam to licence, with real costs, documents, and timelines. Security guard work isn’t just “standing by a door.” You’re trusted with people’s safety and property. To show you’re ready, Ontario requires: Is security guard really “high demand” … Read more

OSAP 2025: eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply

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Planning to study in Ontario in 2025–26 and worried about paying for tuition and rent? OSAP combines federal and provincial grants and loans into one application, and most of the work is online. The 2025–26 OSAP applications are open for full-time, part-time, and micro-credential programs. This guide keeps things simple: who’s eligible this year, the … Read more

Best Free Digital Skills for Ontario Students: Government-Backed Courses You Can Finish in a Weekend

Best Free Digital Skills for Ontario Students

If you’re studying or job-hunting in Ontario, a weekend is enough time to quietly level up a few digital skills—without spending a dollar. This guide focuses on short, government-backed options: library-powered LinkedIn Learning playlists, Canada Learning Code workshops, a new Skills for Success resource from Renison (University of Waterloo), free modules from Pinnguaq, and Digital … Read more

How to study real estate in Ontario

How to study real estate in Ontario

Thinking about a real-estate career in Ontario? If you’re imagining lockboxes, open houses, and handing over keys, the actual path is more structured than it looks. In Ontario you don’t just “take a quick course.” You: Real estate stays popular because it’s flexible and earnings can be high. But most salespeople are self-employed and work … Read more

Part-time jobs for international students in Ontario: pay, hours, and smart scheduling

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Starting school in Ontario and need a steady paycheque? Good news: student-friendly shifts are everywhere—cafés, retail, grocery, warehouses, and on-campus roles. The real trick is fitting work around classes, staying within the 24-hour rule during term, and knowing when a co-op work permit is required. Below: realistic pay, a week that actually works, and plain-English … Read more

Ontario’s free language training for job seekers

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Settling in Ontario and want a better job? The province offers free or fully funded English/French training designed for newcomers at every stage—from basic language to workplace communication. This step-by-step guide explains who qualifies, how to book your assessment, and which program (LINC, ESL, OSLT, ELT) fits your job goals. Who’s eligible Ontario’s free language … Read more