Pathways to Childcare Careers

Childcare certification for newcomers

Overview

Are you a newcomer woman who is interested in working in the early learning and childcare field? Our 3-month occupation-specific English training program can help you prepare for success in your career. We offer 80 hours of paid practicum experience to give you hands-on experience and valuable skills.

Why join

PIRS Pathways to Childcare Careers program is designed to help you:

  • Develop and improve occupational English skills specific to the childcare sector: vocabulary, regulations, and job search
  • Understand Early Childhood Milestones
  • Understand trauma-informed approaches to early learning 
  • Improve essential and digital skills
  • Access information and resources to secure employment in the childcare industry
  • Develop pre-employment skills – such as interview preparedness and resume writing

Benefits of joining our program:

  • Paid practicum (80 hours) 
  • Responsible Adult, First Aid, FoodSafe Certificate training
  • Employment counseling and connections to work opportunities in the field
  • Bus tickets and childcare provided for in person sessions

Who it’s for

This program is for immigrant and refugee women who:

  • are permanent residents, convention refugees, protected persons or CUAET permit holders
  • speak English at an Intermediate level (CLB 5 or equivalent; online assessment will be provided) 
  • able to attend all program sessions 
  • have completed full COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of an approved vaccine)
  • Final acceptance is contingent on the Criminal Record Check clearance.

Locations

PIRS offers Pathways to Childcare Careers program in Surrey and Burnaby – choose the location that works best for you!

Surrey

DateLocationContact

Beginning of January – end of March 2025 (exact dates – TBC)

Hybrid: online via Zoom and in-person in Surrey

childcare@pirs.bc.ca

Burnaby

DateLocationContact

Our next cohort is starting soon! Register below to be notified when program dates are announced.

Hybrid: in-person at 7485 Salisbury Ave, Burnaby
and online via Zoom

childcare@pirs.bc.ca

How to apply

Please complete the online registration form here.

Reserve your spot now – space is limited! For questions and application assistance, please contact us by using one of these ways:

Contact

Email: childcare@pirs.bc.ca

Phone: 778-653-2014

Pathways to Childcare Careers Inquiry Form

Apply: Pathways to Childcare Careers (childcare@pirs.bc.ca)