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

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