Are you a newcomer woman interested in pursuing a career in child care? WOW is the program for you!

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Working Opportunities for Women (WOW) is an Employment Readiness Program that provides newcomer women with training to pursue a career in child care.

>>Read WOW’s success story: Empowering Women: WOW Program as Stepping Stone to Career Success in Canadian Job Market

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Who is eligible?

Newcomer women who are either a: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, Protected Person, Naturalized Canadian Citizen or Work Permit holder, CLB 5 and above or equivalent

Program participants also receive:

• Practicum placement with Frog Hollow’s Reggio-inspired Childcare Program
• Opportunity for paid employment upon program completion
• Bus tickets
• Child minding

Program benefits:

• Responsible Adult (required to work in child care). Topics include: child development, dealing with challenging behavior and licensing regulations.
• Improve English language skills. Topics include: Canadian workplace communication, child care vocabulary and adapting to Canadian workplace culture.
• Prepare for work in Canada. Topics include job search, resume and cover letter writing and interview preparation.