The purpose of the Skill Enhancement program is to help persons with disabilities gain the skills needed to find employment.

• Funding may be provided to cover all or a portion of the cost of tuition of a course or program of instruction and/or living expenses.
• Funding may be provided to individuals to cover all or a portion of the cost of required books, software and related expenses for a course of instruction.
• Assistance, negotiated on an individual basis, may be provided to cover all or a part of incremental costs due to participation such as expenses relating to dependent care, disability needs, transportation and accommodation.

Individuals who participate in Skill Enhancement are normally required to make a contribution towards the cost of their training.