Pathways to Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Canada’s demand for qualified Early Childhood Educators continues to grow. This 12-week hybrid Early Childhood Education program prepares participants to work in licensed childcare settings or EarlyON Child and Family Centres. The program supports internationally trained individuals to build the skills needed for the Canadian workplace, pursue ECE certification, and find stable employment.
To register, call 905-669-5627 or email [email protected].
Program highlights
- Eight weeks of sector-specific skills training
- Four-week paid work placement in a licensed childcare setting or EarlyON environment
- Job-specific language training and individual career planning
- Soft skills and customer service training
- Training on Canadian workplace culture
- Credential guidance and assessment support
- Industry networking opportunities
- Certifications included: Infant and Child CPR/First Aid, Food Handler Certification, Occupational Health and Safety Training
- Job search support, including resume development and self-marketing
- Hands-on workshops focused on ECE practices and expectations
Who is eligible?
- Residents of York Region
- Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Refugee Claimants with a valid work permit, or Canadian Citizens
- International experience as an Early Childhood Educator, Preschool or Primary Teacher, or a Bachelor’s degree in Arts
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 or higher
- Mandatory Vulnerable Sector Check
Schedule
Next cohort: September 14 to November 6, 2026
Placement: November 9 to December 4, 2026
Placement: November 9 to December 4, 2026
Program length: 12 weeks
This program is located at
COSTI Employment Services, Vaughan
3100 Rutherford Road, Suite 102
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0G6
Phone: 905-669-5627
[email protected]Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COSTI’s Pathways to ECE program is funded by the Region of York.
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