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Update Your Administrative Knowledge for Employment Integration

If you do not have a job and you need to update your knowledge for an administrative position, you could benefit from the services of a training company. Administrative functions include:

  • Secretarial and office administration
  • Human resources
  • Accounting
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Customer service

Training companies offer work simulations to develop your skills in an environment similar to the realities of the businesses in your region.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you must have training or experience in an administrative field and need to update your knowledge. You must also meet one of the following criteria:

  • Be receiving employment insurance benefits or be eligible to receive them
  • Be receiving last-resort financial assistance (social assistance or social solidarity)
  • Be unemployed and not receiving public income support
  • Need to develop skills and performance that meet labour market needs
  • Need recent work experience or a first work experience in Québec

Financial assistance

If you are eligible for the program, you could receive an employment assistance allowance that varies depending on your situation, under certain conditions. You could also be reimbursed for certain expenses, such as daycare or transportation expenses to support you in your job search efforts. 

Request Information and Employment Assistance Services

There are different ways to request more information about employment programs, get assistance and check your eligibility.

Online

To submit a request online, sign in or log in to My Account — Employment Assistance — Social Assistance. This account allows you to submit your documents more easily and to receive government communications online.

Access My Account

Other ways to submit a request 

See the various ways of applying for information and employment assistance services. You can also visit an employment assistance organization near you.

Last update: March 20, 2025

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