Training under the Second Career Strategy is focused on programs that lead to careers in occupations that are in Skill Level B or C of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). To find out more about NOC, visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

NOC Skill Level B and C occupations typically require a college education or apprenticeship training. If you need academic upgrading to gain admission to a college program, you may be eligible to enroll in our Academic Upgrading program as part of your Second Career training. Find out more about Academic Upgrading.

The following programs may be eligible for second career funding.  Please note that the NOC level is a suggested one only, and there may be other codes associated with the occupations obtained from the completion of a particular program.  Please note that the NOC level is assigned to the occupation, not the program.

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To find out which occupations are part of an occupational group, go to: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/Welcome.aspx - enter the four digit code (eg: 4211), click “go” – you will then see a list of example titles.

EXAMPLE: 4211 Paralegal and Related Occupations

Legal assistants and paralegals prepare legal documents, maintain records and files and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Notaries public administer oaths, take affidavits, sign legal documents and perform other activities according to the limitations of their appointment. Trademark agents advise clients on intellectual property matters. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by government legislation, or provide paralegal services on contract to law firms or other establishments. Legal assistants and paralegals are employed by law firms, by record search companies and in legal departments throughout the public and private sectors. Independent paralegals are usually self-employed. Trademark agents are employed by law firms and legal departments throughout the public and private sectors, trademark development and search firms or they may be self-employed. Notaries public are employed by government and in the public and private sectors or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles
commercial law clerk, corporate paralegal, family law paralegal, independent paralegal, land titles examiner, law clerk, legal assistant, legal researcher, litigation legal assistant, notary public, paralegal, real estate law clerk, title searcher, trademark agent