Thanks to a new Entry-level Seafarer Training Program, unemployed adults in Ontario may qualify for fully funded training to kickstart a rewarding career working along the beautiful Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, and across the rest of Canada.

Managed by the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) in partnership with Georgian College, this new training program is completely free for eligible participants - including tuition and additional supports such as safety gear, training materials, and accommodations during the hands-on training period in Owen Sound. The program is hybrid, with a portion taken online and a portion on campus using Georgian's state-of-the-art marine training facility.

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Find out more about if you’re eligible for this program, and next steps, through our blog article.