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
