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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Train For a New Career - Essential Skills Supportive Care
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Employment Services
If you’re interested in starting a career in healthcare, or are currently working in an entry level healthcare position and would like to upgrade your skills for career advancement opportunities, the Essential Skills Supportive Care program will provide you with the skills training you need to succeed.
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.
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.
Babysitting Course
Learning to care for kids of all ages is a big task and takes practice. Our Babysitting Course covers all areas with a focus on personal safety of the babysitter themselves. Students will develop skills that will help them find and prepare for a babysitting job, care for kids of all ages, deal with difficult situations, help them prepare safe and fun activities, help them make safe choices while babysitting and provide Basic First Aid.
Bully Proof
This dynamic and necessary program is designed to be preventative and proactive, so that children can avoid being bullied, and if they are bullied, know how to stop it. In an interactive, non-threatening manner, children learn how to become ‘Bully-Proofed’.
Chill Out
Take control of your anger, hostility, aggression, and impulses. Explore alternatives to conflict, problem solving and communication.
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.
CPR-C/AED/First Aid or Health Care Providers First Aid/CPR-HCP/AED
In partnership with the Lifesaving Society, our Y offers comprehensive training covering all aspects of First Aid and CPR.
Cyber-Bullying Prevention
Learn how to keep yourself safe online and the lifelong ramifications of online bullying, sexting and cyber-crime. Your social media can affect employment, education and housing opportunities.
Food Safety Training
Learn essential food safety skills with focus on food-borne illness causes and prevention methods.
