Training Opportunities Program (TOP)

If you're receiving unemployment insurance and need new skills to get back to work, you may qualify for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP).

TOP Details

If you’re receiving unemployment insurance and need new skills to get back to work, you can apply for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP). Through TOP, you can enroll in full-time, approved training programs without losing your benefits.

When you participate in TOP, you can:

  • Waive the active work search requirement while attending full-time training
  • Keep receiving unemployment benefits during your training
  • Get up to 26 additional weeks of benefits if your training goes beyond your original claim

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