YWCA Discover
YWCA Discover is a free 46-week PBLMT Training Program for self-identified women, delivered by YWCA Metro Vancouver, YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island, Sprott Shaw College and WorkBC Centres. It will provide participants with the skills and competencies they need for a career as an ECE, in line with industry standards.
- Develop a broad range of skills through the study and practice of certified courses in order to develop and lead daily age-appropriate activities for children aimed to help promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive and early literacy development
- Learn to observe children and communicate professionally, when appropriate, children’s progress and/or needs with parents, other staff members and individuals involved with the child’s development
- Upon graduation, be eligible to apply for an Early Childhood Education Basic certification from the Ministry of Education and Child Care
- Be provided with a variety of practicum placements. This experience within a licensed child care setting enables the practicum supervisor to observe the student in a practice situation while providing the student with the opportunity to gain direct exposure to the chosen career field
This training is provided in partnership with Sprott Shaw College, which is a member of Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC).
The next cohort is provided in partnership with YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island.
- 19+ years of age (priority will be given to self-identifying women and immigrants)
- Currently on EI OR had an EI claim in the last five years OR earned more than $2,000 in insurable earnings and paid employee EI premiums on those earnings in at least five of the last 10 years OR A British Columbia Employment and Assistance Client (BCEA)
- A current resident of the Metro Vancouver or Greater Victoria area and possess either a Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Refugee with a protected person status
- Must have a clear Criminal Record Check
- May be eligible to receive up to $638 weekly in living supports
Further criteria apply. Please note that all applications must come through a WorkBC Centre.
Training will be provided virtually by Sprott Shaw College and YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island.
The YWCA Discover program will conclude in July 2024 and will not accept further intakes. Please contact WorkBC for training opportunities in Early Childhood Education.
YWCA Discover
604 335 1431 | discover@ywcavan.org
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
