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Essential Skills for Newcomers - Early Childhood Education

Build the confidence to take that next step in your employment or education journey in Canada. Improve your ability to work with numbers, communicate, read and write, and develop the skills you need for a career in childcare.

More Info:

Information Sheet-Essential Skills for Newcomers-Early Childhood Education (102 KB)

Entrance Requirements

  • Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5
  • Permanent resident
  • No recognized Canadian Grade 12
  • Martensville

Martensville

September 2025
Schedule Type
Full-Time
Program Length
8 months
Start Date
September 2025
Approximate Tuition
$75 application fee
More Information

Admission to this program is a three-step process, including: a required information evening, an interview and final registration.

Attend a webinar to learn about the program and next steps for registration. Upcoming webinar dates include:

  • March 3, 2025 - 1:00PM
  • March 11, 2025 - 1:00PM
  • March 12, 2025 - 7:00PM
  • March 25, 2025 - 7:00PM
  • March 26, 2025 - 1:00PM
  • April 2, 2025 - 7:00PM
  • April 8, 2025 - 7:00PM
  • April 9, 2026 - 7:00PM
  • April 14, 2025 - 1:00PM
  • April 16, 2025 - 1:00PM
  • April 22, 2025 - 7:00PM
  • April 23, 2025 - 1:00PM

To register for a webinar, please contact Jennifer at jennifers@greatplainscollege.ca or call 306-651-1510.

Deadline for applications to be submitted: May 1, 2025
Apply now

Interviews: May & June, 2025
Applicants will be asked to attend an interview with Great Plains College to find out if this program is right for you.

Registration: August 7, 2025
Registration meeting with successful candidates 

Classes start: September 9, 2025 - May 15, 2026
See you soon!

What You Will Learn

Do you want to get a job or enter a new field of work such as a childcare worker? We can help you develop the skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to make that happen. As an essential skills student, you will improve your ability to work with numbers, communicate, read and write. You will be given opportunities to gain the skills that make you ready for the workplace of today, including:

• Developing a workable resume and interview skills
• Earning industry tickets and certifications that match your work path
• Job shadowing and a minimum 60-hour work practicum
• Mentorship, coaching and links to employment
• Language skill development - speaking, listening, reading, writing, as well as conversation and vocabulary related to the workforce

  Completing Level 1 Early Childhood Education courses and learning the skills of a childcare worker.

Other Information

  • Transportation will be provided at no cost to the student from Saskatoon to Martensville and return. Please contact a student adviser for more information.
  • This program is not eligible for student loans consideration or Great Plains College Entrance Scholarships

Find Out More

Build the confidence to take that next step in your employment or education journey in Canada. To learn more about this program, please contact Jennifer or Ethan at:

Jennifer Siermachesky-Proctor, student adviser, Great Plains College
Phone: 306-651-1510
Email  

Ethan Hill-O'Driscoll, program coordinator, Great Plains College
Phone: 306-651-1511
Email 

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