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Here's how: Because why are you trying to hustle it out yourself

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HOW TO SECURE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR YOUR CAREER IN CANADA

To live your best life in Canada, you need to know where and how to get all the good stuff. And you know I’m always happy to share gems when I find them ; promise you’ll share with me when you find some too.

So, did you know the Canadian government is committed at all levels to helping you skill up and improve your job prospects? 

If you didn’t know this, well now you know! Here’s how to cash in:

PS: It doesn’t matter if you just finished grad school, in mid-level roles, transitioning or even an executive. Go for it!

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    From 911 dispatchers to Coast Guard officers to research interns, government-run training programs can set you up for a career in public service.
    Check out the full list of programs!

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“The first couple of weeks were transitioning – my digestive system had to adjust from continental African food to a motley assortment of new Canadian dishes. I stayed with a Canadian…”

From watching planes in the Ugandan sky as a kid (thinking only presidents could fly) to navigating Canada’s brutal winters as a student pilot, Cornelius Kalyango’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. His story of adapting to a new culture, pushing through challenges, and chasing his dream of becoming a pilot is a powerful reminder to African immigrants that big dreams are worth the risk, no matter where they take you.

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