Through Second Career, I was given the opportunity to return to school to update my skills. My decision on a program was easy as my passion is Banking and Financial Services.

As part of the Second Career process, I had to investigate several Private Colleges as well as Public Colleges. I called and arranged to come in for an information meeting with the College Director. I was so impressed with the manner in which the director took the time to explain the school's objectives, programs, standards and schedules.

Staff and students at Access Business College in Toronto come from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds, but everyone is like family. Access Business College is probably the best business college in Toronto. We all support and mentor each other. The staff is all very educated and knowledgeable.

Thank you for all your support while I have been attending Access Business College for career training. I am looking forward to this new opportunity working with Bank of Montreal.

Nancy K.

Banking Financial Services Graduate

Second Career

Access Business College is proud to support the Second Career Ontario Education Program. Our vocational programs cover courses in business, accounting, graphic design, banking, canadian payroll, administrative assistant, computer training, medical office, as well as hospitality management, and food and beverage management (HACCP).

Second Career Training is an Ontario government program that is specially designed to offer training for a new job, including financial support.

If you have been laid off and want to participate in a long term training for a new career, you can qualify for the second career funding.

Due to the downturn in the manufacturing sector and other sectors of the labour market, the Ontario government has allocated significant amounts of resources to help affected individuals to re-train for other highly skilled jobs and careers.

We continually strive to be one of the best Second Career colleges in Toronto. Please contact our office at
(416) 510-2739 for more information and we will be more than happy to assist you in upgrading your skills and education.

Skill Development

Access Business College in Toronto is registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU).

As a dedicated Toronto college, this Canadian career college is a special place for individuals to receive a quality education. Thirty years of experience in education and training has allowed us to put together a unique learning concept and outstanding career building programs to prepare our graduates for today's competitive labour market.

Our program and course curriculums are prepared in part, through comprehensive labour market research which identifies the hottest careers in today’s economy and the skills required to achieve those careers. As a result, our graduates find gainful employment in their field of studies.

Our Diploma Programs include:

Business Administration, Banking & Financial Services, Computerized Accounting & Canadian Payroll, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Management, Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Graphic/Web Design. All our programs are approved as vocational programs under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR BARBARA OPOKA AND YOLANDA ALONZO!

Dear Access Business College,

I would like to thank you from the depth of my heart for the impact you have made in my life. Access has not only provided me with the fundamentals of understanding the business world, it has also taught me new skills and sharpened the old ones. I have studied among some of the most brightest and brilliant students, individuals that look out for one another in times of success as well as despair. I was taught by world top intellectuals. In essence, Access has become the very foundation of my success.

My life before Access Business College was a spiral of job jumping, I didn't know where I fit, I didn't know what my career path was and most of all I didn't know how I was going to get there. Although I was experienced in specific areas of business, I also lacked some of the basic principals needed in order to succeed in the business realm, thus finding it a challenge gaining and keeping a job. I decided to go back to school.

I chose Access Business College because it was a small private college so I know that my class sizes would not be that full, thus my teacher would be able to focus on the specific needs of each student. I enjoyed the way in which the family dynamic is part of the school structure. It felt as though everyone wants you to succeed and the students help each other attain the goal of success. Access business College, I thank you for turning my life around. I thank you for teaching skills that I will be able to carrying throughout the world. Thank you for being the reason that I have reached success in my life. What this college provides is far greater than any sum of money.

Thank you.

Barbara Opoka

It has been a whirlwind year for Yolanda Alonzo. Her journey began on January 9, 2009 – the day she received a pink slip.
"At first, I was lost and didn't know where to begin," said Alonzo. "I didn't even know how to make a resumé after working for 15 years."

Alonzo decided to return to school. After a visit to an assessment office, Alonzo learned she was eligible for the Second Career program. Access Business College caught Alonzo's eye after she completed research on three institutions, including public colleges.

"I was interested in Access Business College in Toronto because it was the right environment for mature status students," said Alonzo. "I could start any time of the year and would be able to finish the course of my choice within 10 months. It meant I could go back to the work force within a year."

Alonzo's Second Career application was approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities in May 2009. She began Accounting and Payroll course classes on May 25 and finished on January 29, 2010. Her program at Access Business College included Microsoft Office, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, Sage ACCPAC and Canadian Payroll.

"I learned the hands-on experience with the computer software but also the logic behind it," said Alonzo.

After passing the first segment of the payroll course, Alonzo started to apply for jobs. Her resumé landed on the desk of the Human Resources Manager for Girl Guides Canada – which lead to an interview for a position in the Finance Department. "I was very excited when I was invited for a second interview," said Alonzo. "After a week, I was offered the job in the Finance Department doing accounts payable and payroll. It was the best birthday and Christmas gift I received in December!"

Alonzo is looking forward to the opportunity at Girl Guides of Canada. She is grateful for all the people who have helped her in the past year.

"Thanks to all of the people who have supported me – including the people I met at Access Business College Toronto," said Alonzo.

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