Military-Connected Learners

Military-Connected Learners

The term “military-connected learners” (or “military-connected students”) includes people who identify with one or more of the following groups:

• Current serving members of the Regular Force
• Current serving members of the Reserve Component
• Veterans
• Department of National Defence (DND) — Civil Servant
• Immediate family of a CAF member or veteran
• Foreign military veteran

Military-connected learners enrich classrooms and campuses with their insightful perspectives, diverse experiences and tremendous work ethic. 

Interested in exploring options for colleges and universities?

Several colleges and universities in Ontario provide academic support for military-connected learners, including programs to receive credit for military training and experiences, as well as streamlined admission processes and flexible course schedules. 

Additionally, many campuses offer specialized student services and social activities for military-connected learners.

To learn more about postsecondary opportunities for military-connected learners, visit the following websites:

• Fanshawe College
• Georgian College
• Humber Polytechnic
• Lambton College
• Loyalist College
• University of Guelph
• University of Windsor

ONTransfer.ca endeavours to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Students: check with the institution directly before applying to any program. 

Institutions: please submit any updates about military-connected learners via this form. 

Interested in exploring options for skilled trades?

Skilled Trades Ontario

Skilled Trades Ontario is an agency of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development responsible for apprenticeship and skilled trades certification in Ontario. 

If you have a Canadian Forces Certificate of Military Achievement with a Qualification Level 5 (QL5) or Developmental Period 2 (DP2) rating in one of nine eligible military trades, you can apply to have it matched to a civilian trade through a streamlined Trade Equivalency Assessment — you will not need to provide detailed evidence of on-the-job experience and trade skills or references. Additionally, to support veterans in their transition from military to civilian life, Skilled Trades Ontario provides an exemption from assessment fees.

Helmets to Hardhats

Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for military-connected individuals and their families to find meaningful careers in the skilled trades.

ONCAT recognizes that military-connected learners may encounter obstacles and delays when trying to begin or resume their postsecondary studies. With support from the Government of Ontario, ONCAT is developing multiple programs, projects and pathways that will expand access to publicly assisted colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes — helping military-connected learners pursue their next education and employment goals.  
 

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