The Community Training & Development Centre

The Community Training & Development Centre The CTDC provides training and development through specialized programs and services Self-directed online learning can be completed at their own pace.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Details and FAQs about our current programs can be found on our website at www.ctdclearningplace.com/training

* YOUTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM

Participants receive PAID: skills training, hands-on local employment experience in a variety of settings and in-demand workplace certifications. Open to residents 18-30 yrs old in Northumberland County & Quinte West

Details: https://ctdclearningplace.ck.page
Registration: [email protected]

* START Now!: Sector Transitions and Readiness for Employment and Self-directed Learning. A new no-cost employment and self-directed learning opportunity for residents of Northumberland County (15+ years of age). Participants receive one-on-one job coaching and are personally matched with one of our partner employers in manufacturing or tourism/hospitality industry. Details: https://startnow.ck.page
Registration: [email protected]

PREVIOUSLY RUN PROGRAMS:

* Personal Care Assistant (free, online) - No longer offered

* Children's Support Assistant (free, online) - No longer offered

* Culinary Assistant (free, online + in-kitchen) - No longer offered

DEVELOPMENT:

Career Development for Youth in Northumberland:
* This project focused on the growth within careers related to the expansion of the aging demographic. This aging cohort is expected to grow over the next 30 years. The project identified current careers, as well as projected future careers. This information will assist youth in making career and training choices allowing them to live and work in Northumberland. Career Development for Mature Workers:
* A project that assists mature workers in understanding the use of networking as an effective tool in their local employment search. Networking is not only an effective job search strategy, it is also a skill required to connect with lifelong career opportunities and for social engagement. Intergenerational Development:
* This project identified the skills and knowledge of community seniors. The information can benefit the community through mentoring, succession planning and career development for youth. Financial Literacy Project:
* Was offered in Northumberland and Peterborough and provided over 700 students with professional mentors to assist in understanding the key components of financial literacy. INNOVATION & IMPROVEMENT:

Youth Employment:
* Knowledge Based on the Growth of the Senior Population. This project was developed in co-operation with Western University’s Sam Katz Community Health and Aging Research Unit. This project identified current careers and forecasts future careers based on the growth of goods and services required by seniors over the next 30 years. MyHomeWorks:
* A web site designed to help students, teachers and parents explore the local labour market in Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton. Future trends and disruptors are considered as the users predict which jobs will be growing and which will decline. In addition the users learn job search strategies and also details on local employment opportunities. Employment Competencies:
* Competencies describe the skills required to do a job. These skills may be the “soft skills”, the academic, or the technical skills required. This project developed a competency training model for children, youth and adults. Job Search Strategies & Online Training:
* The CTDC has integrated Learning Management System (LMS) on their website. Currently running two, free, online training programs which are both 6-weeks in length - Culinary Assistant and Personal Care Assistant. Open Minds Northumberland:
* A project in partnership with Northumberland County Economic Development that focused on providing grade 7 & 8 students an opportunity to spend a week fully engaged in the agricultural industry. Open Minds Northumberland was recognized as an innovative program by Ontario Economic Development (recipient of Award of Merit).

Congratulations to SingWell Project and Co-Director Dr. Frank A. Russo on this recent TIME Magazine interview!We're thri...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to SingWell Project and Co-Director Dr. Frank A. Russo
on this recent TIME Magazine interview!

We're thrilled to be hosting Dr. Frank A. Russo as one of our six featured speakers at our free learning event on October 28th - Early Brain Development: Powering Creativity and Economic Growth.

Join us to hear his presentation titled, Why Music Matters: The Science of Music, Belonging, and Healthy Child Development.

Spots are filling up fast!

Register here for in-person event or the livestream: ctdclearningplace.com/events

10/08/2026

The Community Training and Development Centre (CTDC) is hosting a FREE learning event on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM–12:30 PM (ET):

Early Brain Development: Powering Creativity and Economic Growth.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, early learning professional, educator, or simply curious about how young children learn and grow, this event is for you.

Join us for an engaging morning with six national and international experts sharing the latest research and practical insights on early brain development—from nutrition, music and learning, to nature and outdoor play, climate adaptation, and economic growth.

💡Come learn, discover new ideas, and be inspired by what we can do to support children’s development and future success.

✅ Registration is required for both in-person and livestream options.

In-person seating is limited and filling up fast. Save your spot today! (Free childcare provided on-site by our partner YMCA Northumberland. Email the CTDC to confirm availability and details).

✅ Visit ctdclearningplace.com/events (link in bio) for speaker/presentation details and registration.

Not sure what career path is right for you? You’re not alone. Many participants in our paid Youth Employment Program f...
10/07/2026

Not sure what career path is right for you? You’re not alone. Many participants in our paid Youth Employment Program felt the same way and were unsure of where to start, but through coaching and hands-on work experiences, they learned about careers they had never considered before!

✅ From trades, to social services, childcare, agriculture, hospitality and more, this program helps you explore, experiment, and find a path that fits your unique goals.

📍 If you’re 18-30 years of age and live in Northumberland, Peterborough, or Quinte West areas you may be eligible for this PAID training which includes 10 weeks of local work experience!

🗓️ Registration is open and start dates are flexible.

🌐 Visit https://ctdclearningplace.kit.com to download additional program details and FAQs.

❓ Questions/Registration: Email [email protected].

Thanks so much to our program participant, Jack, for the honest feedback!

10/06/2026

Our Youth Employment Program is a FREE 13-week program that PAYS you while you learn new skills AND gives you PAID local workplace experience!

✅ You’ll begin with 2–3 weeks of full-time paid training and earn 5 workplace certifications of your choice.

✅ Following the skills training, you’ll complete 10 weeks of paid work placement.

Plus, you’ll receive with guidance and support from our job coach throughout the program and placement.

You may also be eligible for travel, childcare, and internet support. 

✅ This unique opportunity is open to job seekers ages 18–30 in Northumberland County, Peterborough, and Quinte West.

Registration open with limited spaces available. Flexible start dates!

✅ Learn more and download FAQs and eligibility details (link in bio):

ctdclearningplace.kit.com

Questions? Email us directly at [email protected]

Often all it takes is a conversation, a new perspective or shared expertise to spark growth — personally and within the ...
10/05/2026

Often all it takes is a conversation, a new perspective or shared expertise to spark growth — personally and within the wider community.

For nearly 30 years, that’s been at the heart of what we do! Explore our free learning opportunities and upcoming events at ctdclearningplace.com

10/01/2026

👏 Congratulations to Norland University of Early Childhood! They recently celebrated their 135year anniversary, have been shortlisted in the GESS awards 2026 recognizing their contribution to early childhood education around the world and were granted University status this month. What a year! 👏

We are incredibly grateful to have them as a partner in our Early Learning and Childcare Education Program. Their expertise and knowledge has been, and is, invaluable to our participants.

From the earliest days of life, children develop through their interactions with the adults around them. Learning how ...
10/01/2026

From the earliest days of life, children develop through their interactions with the adults around them.

Learning how attachment, relationships, communication, and early brain development work together can help childcare professionals better understand children’s behaviour and emotional development.

✅ These are some of the topics explored in our FREE Early Learning and Childcare Education Program, alongside human development, trauma, emotional development, play, self-care, professional ethics, and more.

✅ This knowledge will be valuable throughout a career in early learning and childcare—helping you recognize children’s needs, respond more confidently in real-life situations, and build stronger relationships with children and families.

📆 Participants will also gain access to our October 28th event in Cobourg, Ontario - where we’re hosting six national and international speakers who will share their expertise on early learning, brain development, and the evolving childcare sector.

This 6-week FREE online program combines current research with practical learning to help participants build a strong foundation for working with young children.

🌐 Registration is open now! Download program details, FAQs and eligibility criteria at https://childcare.kit.com

* Open to residents in central/eastern Ontario Canada.

NorlandUni
YMCA Northumberland
Northumberland County
City of Kingston - Municipal Government

What do children need most during these critical early years? What does the science tell us?Talking. Playing. Responding...
09/29/2026

What do children need most during these critical early years? What does the science tell us?

Talking. Playing. Responding. Comforting. Connecting.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, family member or someone who cares for a child, the everyday moments you share are shaping their developing brain.

✅ Join us in-person or online for this unique and FREE learning EVENT - Explore the science and impact behind everyday interactions, music, outdoor play, climate change and more.

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⭐ Early Brain Development: Powering Creativity & Economic Growth

📆 Wednesday October 28, 2026
🕘 9:00AM –12:30PM ET*
📍 Best Western Plus - Cobourg, ONT (+ livestream option)

✅ Event details and registration: ctdclearningplace.com/events

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👇🏼 Attend in-person and benefit from the following perks:

✔️ Participate in the Q&A.
✔️ Mingle with other parents, grandparents, educators and service providers in our community.
✔️ Enter our book draw to win a free copy of keynote speaker Dr. Dan Wuori's top selling book, The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It).
✔️ Take home free resources that will help you apply what you've learned.

Plus, free childcare provided on site by our partner YMCA Northumberland (with limitations). Email the CTDC for information.

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Learn from our 6 national and international thought leaders:

* Dr. Dan Wuori (Keynote), policy solutions
* Professor Frank A. Russo, SingWell Project
* Dr. Anabela Bonada, Waterloo University Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
* Dr. Kimberly Squires, University of Guelph
* Dr. Kathryn Walton, University of Guelph
* Professor Janet Rose, NorlandUni

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Additional support from:
Northumberland County
City of Kingston - Municipal Government

“Learning begins in utero and never stops.” - This is one of the 'Three Simple Truths of Early Development' explored by ...
09/23/2026

“Learning begins in utero and never stops.” - This is one of the 'Three Simple Truths of Early Development' explored by Dr. Dan Wuori in his book, The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It).

📆 Join us in person on OCTOBER 28 at our FREE EVENT in Cobourg. You'll hear from Dr. Dan Wuori in person! and have the opportunity to enter our book draw for a chance to win complementary copies of The Daycare Myth! 👉🏽 ctdclearningplace.com/events

Dr. Wuori's book provides practical advice while challenging the idea that childcare exists separately from education — or that “care” and “learning” are two different things.

This first truth speaks to what’s happening even before birth, that babies are already processing sound and beginning to recognize voices, rhythms and patterns in their environment.

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FREE EVENT!

*** Early Brain Development: Powering Creativity & Economic Growth ***

📆 Wednesday October 28, 2026

📍 Best Western Plus Cobourg (9:00AM - 12:30PM ET)

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✔️ FREE childcare provided on-site by our partner YMCA Northumberland

(with limitations - email [email protected] for details).

🎟️ In-person seating is limited - Save your FREE seat today!

✅ Event details and registration: ctdclearningplace.com/events


NorlandUni Northumberland County City of Kingston - Municipal Government

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PO Box 662
Cobourg, ON
K9A4R5

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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