Start Your Career Here – Paid Training, Certifications & Experience
Community Training and Development Centre (CTDC)
Northumberland County | Peterborough | Quinte West, ON
Launch your career. Get paid to train. Gain experience that employers are looking for.
- Not sure what career is right for you?
- Looking for experience but every job asks for experience first?
The Community Training and Development Centre (CTDC) can help you build the skills, certifications, confidence, and work experience employers value.
Whether you're interested in healthcare, skilled trades, manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, or another growing industry, we'll help you gain the experience and confidence to move forward. Your opportunity will be customized to your interests, experiences, and educational backgrounds to propel you towards a meaningful career path.
Labour market information shows employers continue to seek workers with practical skills, workplace certifications, and hands-on experience across these sectors, making this an excellent time to invest in your future.
What You'll Be Doing
- Completing interactive online and instructor-led training (paid full-time training)
- Earning workplace certifications
- Building practical workplace skills
- Exploring careers that match your interests with one-on-one career coaching and ongoing mentorship
- Completing a paid 10-week work placement with a local employer providing hands-on learning connected to your area of interest
- Developing professional references
- Preparing for long-term employment
Training is provided at no cost to eligible participants. Participants receive a training stipend during the learning portion of the program and transition to paid employment during their work experience.
Additional Supports Available
We understand that starting a new career can come with challenges.
Eligible participants may also receive support for:
- Transportation or mileage
- Internet or data access
- Safety footwear
- Required work clothing
- Other participation supports based on individual needs
Support is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal if you:
- Want to start a meaningful career
- Are unsure which career path to choose
- Need work experience to get hired
- Want to earn recognized certifications
- Learn best by doing
- Are motivated to build your future
No previous experience is required.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number
- Live in Northumberland County, Peterborough/Peterborough County, or Quinte West
- Be out of school (not attending secondary or post-secondary education)
- Be unemployed or underemployed at the time of registration (eligibility assessed individually)
Apply Today
Ready to invest in yourself?
Email [email protected] with:
- Your name
- Your community
- A phone number or email where we can reach you
- A brief note letting us know you're interested in the Youth Employment Program
A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your goals and determine your eligibility.
In part, this posting was created using AI.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own transportation or access to reliable transportation?
Work Location: Remote
