Education & Training
“Education is not the filling of a bucket but the lighting of a fire” – William Butler Yeats
Learning is a never-ending journey; one that can take you wherever you want to go. By building literacy, life and social skills, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge that can lead to better grades and job opportunities, and for all of us, a better future for our community.
YMCA Employment Services, Community Initiatives, and Health, Fitness & Aquatics offer workshops, tutorials and training designed and proven to help clients with job search and career decision making, financial planning, youth awareness and health and safety. Read descriptions below and click the red button below each course to learn more, find upcoming dates and times, or register now.
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Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED or Health Care Provider (HCP)
YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics Facility or On-site at Your Location
2-Day Full Course Certification or 1-Day Re-certification available at our Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility or we can come to you.
Anxious About Anxiety
During this workshop you will gain a better understanding of what anxiety is, how to recognize when you’re anxious, uncover your own triggers, and learn different ways to cope.
L.I.T. – Youth Leaders in Training
This 5 week L.I.T. program promotes development of leadership through team based activities and workshop formats. The participants will focus on goal setting and communication skills.
Cover Letter Basics
This course seeks to be short and to the point – like a good cover letter! We will discuss some basics as to when, how and why to write and include a cover letter with your resume and go over some essential things to remember.
Rockin’ Resumes
This course will teach you the purpose of resumes, various formats and when each is effective, design elements and what to include on a resume.
Social Netiquette Pre-Teen
This important program helps students develop proper social etiquette, good citizenship and critical thinking skills when it relates to meeting people, sharing information and socializing through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and any other social media networks.
Chill Out
Take control of your anger, hostility, aggression, and impulses. Explore alternatives to conflict, problem solving and communication.
Food Safety Training
Learn essential food safety skills with focus on food-borne illness causes and prevention methods.
Social Netiquette Youth
This course is designed to help younger children focus on internet safety, being a good citizen online and knowing the difference between real world and online world.
Aquatic Certifications – Bronze, Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard
Our Aquatic Certifications provide you with the necessary training to be a lifeguard and swim instructor at any YMCA in Canada.
