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Achēv Career Loans & Support

Are you an internationally trained professional looking to continue your career in Ontario? Achēv's Accelerating Career Advancement program offers eligible applicants career loans of up to $30,000, along with career counselling and accreditation support.

You'll be directed to Achēv's eligibility process.

Achēv Career Loans & Support

About Achēv

Achēv’s Accelerating Career Advancement (ACA) program helps internationally trained professionals in Ontario overcome financial and employment barriers as they work towards continuing their careers in Canada.

The program combines career loans with one-on-one counselling, licensing and accreditation guidance, and employment support.

It is funded by the Government of Canada through the Foreign Credentials Recognition Program and delivered in partnership with Meridian Credit Union.

What Can Achēv Help You With?

Eligible applicants may be able to access financial assistance and career support for the following expenses and services.

Tuition & Training

Tuition & Training

Funding for eligible tuition, training programs, books and study materials.

Licensing & Accreditation

Licensing & Accreditation

Financial assistance with professional licensing, accreditation and certification expenses.

Credential Recognition

Credential Recognition

Support for credential recognition costs, professional association memberships and related fees.

Career Support

Career Support

One-on-one career counselling, licensing guidance, employment assistance and job-search support.

Who May Be Eligible?

You may qualify for Achēv’s ACA program if you:

  • Live in Ontario.
  • Have education, training or work experience outside Canada.
  • Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or Convention refugee.

Eligible applicants may qualify for loans of up to $30,000. A co-signer may be required in some cases.

Achēv and its lending partner determine final eligibility, approval and loan terms.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Explore career loans and support through Achēv's Accelerating Career Advancement program.

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