Job Description

Passionate About Child Development? Turn It Into a Career!

Are you curious about how children grow, learn, and thrive--especially in the early years?
Do you love the idea of working with children and shaping the foundation of lifelong learning?

The

Community Training and Development Centre (CTDC)

, in partnership with

YMCA Northumberland

and the prestigious, world-renowned

Norland College (UK)

, invites you to join a

free

, in-depth opportunity designed for those who care deeply about

early childhood development

and are interested in building employer connections to launch a new career!

Serving Central & Eastern Ontario
Flexible Start Dates | Full Support | No Experience Needed

What's Included:

6 weeks of online skills development

(full-time, live support)

Safe Food Handling

In-person First Aid/CPR certification

2-week local work placement

in childcare or early learning settings

Completion certificate + transcript

Up to

$500 in scholarships

for top performers pursuing Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs

Dive Into Topics Like:

How children's brains grow in the first 6 years Early speech and language development Supporting emotional development and social skills Trauma-informed practices & preventing caregiver fatigue Outdoor learning, safety, ethics & wellness in early years Career options in early learning, schools, and family support settings

This Opportunity is Perfect If You:

Are

fascinated by how children think, feel, and learn

Want to build a

career that matters

in early childhood education Are 18+, live in Ontario, and legally able to work in Canada Are unemployed, underemployed, or ready for a

career change

Want to support children in schools, childcare centres, or community programs

Why This Field?

Ontario needs

8,500+ new childcare professionals by 2026

. The science is clear:

early child development sets the stage for everything that follows

--and the workforce needs people like you to make a difference.

This opportunity helps you build the knowledge, skills, and connections to succeed--at

no costs

and with

real work experience included

. Stipends may be available for eligible participants.

Interested? Let's talk!

Email: info@ctdclearningplace.com
Subject: Childcare Program Application

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.75-$25.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote