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YMCA ECE Bridge to Work Program (free training and 12 weeks of paid child care work for newcomers)
YMCA ECE Bridge to Work Program (free training and 12 weeks of paid child care work for newcomers) is paid work run by YMCA of Greater Toronto for newcomers aged 18 or older who are permanent residents or Convention Refugees, with language level CLB 7 or higher, post-secondary education from outside Canada and international experience working with children. Checked on the official page on October 11, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Aged 18 or older; Permanent resident or Convention Refugee; Language level CLB 7 or higher; Related education and child work abroad.
Applications are open for cohorts in 2027. No closing date is stated.
We last read this on October 11, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
A free 14-week program for newcomers who worked with children abroad. You get 2 weeks of training for the Canadian child care workplace, then 12 weeks of paid work experience at a YMCA of Greater Toronto child care centre.
Who qualifies
Newcomers aged 18 or older who are permanent residents or Convention Refugees, with language level CLB 7 or higher, post-secondary education from outside Canada and international experience working with children.
Their stepsCheck that you meet the requirements on the program page. Fill in the online application form. Email BridgeToWorkECE@ymcagta.org with any questions.
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