YMCA Hamilton Bridge to Work Program

Free program for internationally trained teachers and early childhood educators. Program includes:

  • 4 week employment readiness training
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Food Handlers Certification
  • Introduction to child care centres, policy and procedures
  • 16 week work placement
  • One-on-one mentorship
Organizations that offer this Service
YMCA of Hamilton Burlington and Brantford
Sites that offer this Service
YMCA Main Street Location

25 Main St W
Hamilton, ON
L8P 1H6

Eligibility

Program applicants must:

  • have post-secondary education and experience in teaching or childcare
  • be a Permanent Resident or Convention refugee
  • have a Canadian English Language Benchmark of level 6 or higher
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Contact to register

Contact
Amanda Rice, Bridge to Work, Program Coordinator, YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services
Ariel Bosco, Bridge to Work, Program Coordinator, YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services
Last Full Update
February 8, 2023