Back

triOS College Offers Bursary to Oshawa’s Laid Off IQT Workers

By Ryan Leclaire
  |  
  1 Min Read
triOS College Offers Bursary to Oshawa’s Laid Off IQT Workers

Over 600 of Oshawa’s IQT call centre workers quickly found themselves without a job, but now have a chance to quickly get back to work. triOS College is offering them bursaries to help them get trained and get back on the workforce.

triOS College Assistant Director of Admissions George Cushinan made the announcement official in a posting on a IQT Workers Facebook group, stating “It’s been my pleasure to stand with all of you at your IQT Action Rallies for this terrible situation. I’ve met some of you, and for those of you who I have not… I have just been given the okay to offer a $500 bursary to all former IQT Workers towards any triOS Diploma program.”

“We are here to help you and make the best out of this.”

The bursary can be used towards any of triOS’ career training diploma programs, to help people upgrade their qualifications or find a completely new career path.

On July 15, 1,200 workers from IQT Solutions (in Ontario and Quebec) were terminated without notice, wages or severance pay.

Canadian call centres have seen several mass layoffs in recent years. Teletech has abruptly terminated call centres out east in Halifax, and several in Ontario including London, Orillia and North Bay.

Schools mentioned: triOS College

Comments are closed.

Popular Stories

Study Magazine - 3 Ways to Prepare for Back to School
Student Loans and Grants
In Canada there are a plethora of student aid programs to help students across all walks of life in pursuing post-secondary education. These programs provide the necessary financial assistance to go back to school and excel in your career.
Student Loans and Grants
In Canada there are a plethora of student aid programs to help students across all walks of life in pursuing post-secondary education. These programs provide the necessary financial assistance to go back to school and excel in your career.
BECOME A CONTRIBUTER

Are you a Writer with a Story to Share?

We are looking for contributers for the website. Want to get your work published and give back to the industry? We can help.