Brainpower: Pathways to Neuro & Healthcare Careers

Brainpower: Pathways to Neuro & Healthcare Careers is an innovative, full-service training program designed to help job seekers launch careers in Ontario’s healthcare sector. The program begins with a comprehensive week of soft skills training, where participants develop job readiness skills such as résumé writing, interview preparation, digital literacy, and workplace communication. Following this, participants engage in a three-week hands-on training program focused on brain health and neuro rehabilitation, gaining practical experience for allied healthcare and support personnel. During this time, participants complete employer-hosted placements, earning real-world experience and connections to jobs. The program is supported by leading hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and community partners who provide mentorship, curriculum input, and ongoing retention support. Graduates will be well prepared to enter the healthcare workforce, backed by industry-recognized skills, job readiness, and direct pathways to employment.

Invest in your workforce

Eligible employers can receive a a wage subsidy for new and incumbent employees participating in the Brainpower program.

  • Week 1

    Career Readiness Training 

    • Workplace communication  
    • Digital literacy  
    • Résumé development  
    • Interview preparation 
  • Week 2 - 4

    Clinical & Neuro-Rehabilitation Training*

    • Brain health fundamentals  
    • Patient-centred care  
    • Neuro-rehabilitation  
    • Role-specific clinical skills

*Job Seekers: Employer-hosted placement with hands-on learning and mentorship.  

*Incumbent Employees: On-the-job training delivered within your workplace while employees continue in their current roles. 

Why partner with BrainPower?

  • Access job-ready healthcare candidates  
  • Upskill your existing workforce  
  • Reduce employee training costs  
  • Support the future of Ontario's healthcare workforce

 Brainpower is delivered by the Brain Changes Initiative and funded through the Government of Ontario's Skills Development Fund Training Stream, administered by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.