LINC Workplace Language Training – Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Workplace language training program provides an opportunity for LINC students in CLB 5-8 to prepare for work in an Early Learning Centre. (Level 4 students will be considered with teacher approval) 

Interested LINC students must be able to:

• commit to a 10-month program, from September - June.
• complete volunteer job shadow placements in an Early Childhood Education setting.
• Maintain excellent attendance for the classroom and work term portions. 

What Will I Learn?

The ECE Training includes modules in

• Canadian Workplace Culture
• Employment Skills, 
• Introduction to Childcare
• Child Protection & Safety
• Families, Early Childhood
• Development, Behavior Management
• Curriculum and Programming
• Health & Nutrition and
• Language & Literacy.

Students will also develop a resume, cover letter and job interview skills.

Students will participate and get certification in Food Safety, CPR/First Aid, WHIMS.

Program Overview

September – June
Students will complete 10 months of full-time study (in person/online).

Spring
Students will complete a 2-week full-time, unpaid work term with a local PEI childcare centre.

Location:

• Classroom study is Monday-Friday from 9-1 at Belmont, with homework expected.

• Work term hours may vary, but the same number of hours (25 per week) is expected.

How To Register

If you are interested in this class, please contact Nicola by email at (nrherinkova@hollandcollege.com)

Nicola will contact all interested and qualified students to set up an interview at Belmont. Students will be required to participate in a selection interview with staff from Holland College and/or management.

Additional Information

Class size will be limited to a maximum number of students. Depending on the level of interest, not all interested students may be able to study in this program at this time.

Please Note
Students will be required to obtain a criminal record check (free of charge) to
begin their work term. The criminal record check must be valid within 3 months
of the start date of the work term.

MOTHERS AND BABIES LINC CLASS

Mothers and Babies LINC Class is a special language and cultural training program designed so that newcomer mothers with infants up to 18 months old can learn English in a safe and child-friendly environment. The program is available "on demand". Mothers are given basic language skills through working in a small group and keeping their infants in the same room. In this program, mothers will:

• Develop language skills for everyday communication in the community
• Increase knowledge and understanding of Canadian culture, community life and positive parenting
• Break the mother’s social isolation and to promote independence in daily life

Instruction focuses on the language and communication skills newcomers need for successful  settlement in the community, positive parenting experiences and further integration in mainstream LINC classes. Curriculum content includes practical communication skills such as telephone use, reading and singing for babies, communicating with various community agencies, and completing basic personal information forms.

Privacy is provided for breastfeeding mothers and there is an in-class aide to assist with childcare.  There is also an on-site childcare centre for children of LINC students to attend while their parents are in class. This offers quality childcare by licensed professionals to children from 19 months to 5 years old. 

WHEN CAN YOU START TAKING THE MOTHERS AND BABIES LINC CLASSES?

This program is delivered in-person during the day. It is a part-time class, offering 15 hours a week from Monday to Friday in either the morning or afternoon, depending on the student's CLB level. Student enrolment operates year-round on continuous intake. Students can enroll after completing the following steps:

Step 1: Register as a client at the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA).

Step 2:  Complete the free Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT). Based on the results of the CLBPT, students are placed on a waiting list by level of English to attend classes.

 
CARE FOR NEWCOMER CHILDREN

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) is an onsite childcare centre providing high-quality childcare to newcomer children, ages 19 months to 5 years old during the time their parent or parents are taking LINC classes. The program is led by qualified Early Childhood Educators and designed to support early childhood development, as well as to promote English language learning. Activities include singing and dancing, arts and crafts, reading stories and playing games in the yard.

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Summer day camps provide high-quality childcare to newcomer children, ages 5 to 12 years, during the time their parent or parents are taking LINC classes.  The program is led by qualified Early Childhood Educators and designed to support childhood development, as well as promote English language learning.

Activities are matched to age and ability and include games, sports, music, crafts and trips to the park.