Funding in the form of Employment Insurance Benefits and/or training allowances may be available through Employment Manitoba (Formerly Manitoba Education and Training) if you fit into one of the following categories:

• Unemployed (working less than an average of 20 hours/week) and a current or previous Employment Insurance recipient
• Receiving income assistance benefits
• Low income individual or family
• An individual about to lose your job

For more information and a list of Employment Manitoba Centres, check the Employment Manitoba website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/govjobs

Note: It is critical that you contact Employment Manitoba prior to starting college, and as early as possible. A counsellor will review your plan with you and determine your eligibility.