Do you know someone who is ready to take their career in early childhood education to the next level?
A 16-month accelerated early childhood education diploma program will soon be offered in Stonewall, thanks to a collaborative effort among the RM of Rockwood, Town of Stonewall and Red River College Polytechnic.
Georgette Rochon, manager of business development for RRC Polytech, said a limited number of seats will be available for this special offering by the RM of Rockwood and Town of Stonewall.
“RRC Polytech is committed to building relationships that help remove barriers to education on its mission to elevate people, industry and community in Manitoba,” she said.
“This program is geared towards individuals already working in the field for a minimum of six months and are currently employed in a licensed early learning and childcare centre, a licensed family childcare home or an approved alternate.”
Wally Melnyk, CAO for the Town of Stonewall, shared his thoughts on the program.
“The launch of early childhood educator training in Stonewall culminates three years of work to bring greater opportunity to our area,” Melnyk said.
“Education is a cornerstone in the prosperity of a community — a fact not lost on local municipal officials and the driving force for the partnership between the RM of Rockwood and the Town of Stonewall.”
Similarly, Rockwood CAO Chris Luellman pointed to the collaborative approach.
“As CAOs, we recognize the power of collaboration in shaping the future. Partnering in the delivery of this ECE program exemplifies our commitment to collective impact,” Luellman said.
“Together, we build a foundation where our residents can thrive, united in purpose and driven by the shared goal of fostering a brighter tomorrow.”
The application process opened last week for the Stonewall-based early childhood education program through RRC Polytech, and the course is set to begin on June 3.
Visit catalogue.rrc.ca/Programs/WPG/FullTime/EAWPF-DP/Overview to learn more about the program and to apply.
