Ontario Investing $55.8 Million to Expand Teaching Workforce

June 20, 2025

a $55.8 million investment to train up to 2,600 new teacher graduates by 2027 has been announced — building a robust workforce of English and French-language teachers for Ontario’s classrooms.

To support the government’s plan to protect Ontario by helping train students for successful careers and good-paying, in-demand jobs, the funding will be prioritized to support underserved communities as well as programs that will help students gain practical skills.

Students interested in education careers can visit My Career Journey to learn more about becoming an or kindergarten teacher or a secondary school teacher.  

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En: Expand Teaching Workforce

Fr: Augmenter le nombre d’enseignants