Has Anyone Attended Raindance Canada?

Canada, post-sec school, grants?

• I have no zero luck in finding a job. All jobs I've had, have been short term and under the table and through friends/family. The current job I am working at, has been the longest lasting and highest paying job I've had on the books, but I have a feeling it is coming to an end soon because the guy I work for has been cutting hours and is now himself, working at another place so I think he wants to pack it up. I attended a community college, studying for A+ certification (because I am very knowledgeable in that field from being self taught and training) and went for the exam but failed - I can't put the stuff I know on paper, never could even in school.) I'm still unsure of what I want to do. My three interests are anything to do with computers (hardware/software, repairing, network and security), AutoCAD (which I am pretty good at from using it often on my own) and possibly zoology. Of course the job I currently have doesn't pay enough to afford a trustworthy school, since like everyone else, I have bills too and I am trying to save for a car so that I can venture out further to find more potential jobs. So I am looking into government grants (preferably) as to student loans because I don't know if I could keep up with a loan. I'm not expecting the grant to cover the cost of everything, but to help by paying a percent of the cost of my studies. Of course the more the better. Anyone have any info or experience about getting a grant in Canada (Ontario)? I've read through the government site, but don't know where to begin.

• Answer:

  You can apply for student loans, but the majority of grants through OSAP require that you also take the loan. If you cannot pass the industry certification exams, your love of computers will not lead to a career as most companies demand the certs. Have you considered doing something where you can use your computer knowledge as an adjunct to something else?