{"id":686,"date":"2021-05-17T12:20:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T16:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albioncollege.ca\/blog\/?p=686"},"modified":"2021-06-14T17:03:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T21:03:32","slug":"ontario-government-to-offer-free-tuition-to-new-psw-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albioncollege.ca\/blog\/2021\/05\/17\/ontario-government-to-offer-free-tuition-to-new-psw-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontario Government to Offer Free Tuition to New PSW Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal support workers are a vital part of providing the kind of quality, long-term care that Canada\u2019s aging population deserves. It\u2019s no wonder that demand for dedicated and compassionate people willing to take on the role of a personal support worker is only increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the province\u2019s Long-Term Care Staffing Plan, the Government of Ontario is investing $86 million into the training of new PSWs to ensure the future of the long-term care industry. This investment will help train 8,000 new personal support workers through the programs offered in Ontario\u2019s private career college network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kind of financial assistance is the Ontario government offering?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New students enrolling in personal support worker programs at an OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) approved private career college may have up to <strong>$13,235 in tuition, books and other mandatory fees covered<\/strong>. This also includes a stipend for clinical work placement in long-term care homes and community care environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility for financial assistance from the Government of Ontario requires students to begin their training as a personal support worker <strong>between May 1and July 31, 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you\u2019re thinking of joining the PSW Challenge Fund, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albioncollege.ca\/reqinfo.html\"><strong>get in touch immediately<\/strong><\/a><strong> with our Admissions Office and ask for the government program for personal support workers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Personal support workers are the backbone of long-term care. This is rewarding and meaningful work,&#8221; said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care. &#8220;This is a one-time bursary and a one-time opportunity. We want to create opportunities for everybody, as LTC deserves more staff, and our loved ones need more care.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re thinking about becoming a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.albioncollege.ca\/personal-support-worker.html\">personal support worker<\/a>, now\u2019s the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Interested in our Personal Support Worker Program? Get in touch with the Academy of Learning College today.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without question, choosing to take on the role of a personal support worker is both an important and fulfilling decision. You\u2019ll provide necessary care and companionship to residents and patients living in long-term care facilities, community care homes, and public hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Academy of Learning College has been proudly providing quality education and industry-relevant training for over 25 years. With the Government of Ontario\u2019s newest financial incentives and assistance, there\u2019s never been a better opportunity for you to complete our Personal Support Worker program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.albioncollege.ca\/contacts.html\"><strong>express appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> with Albion College now\u2014time is limited.<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal support workers are a vital part of providing the kind of quality, long-term care that Canada\u2019s aging population deserves. It\u2019s no wonder that demand for dedicated and compassionate people willing to take on the role of a personal support worker is only increasing. 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