Lanark County Children’s Services is celebrating the success of its Early Childhood Education (ECE) Job Fair, held Oct. 21 at the Carleton Place Arena Upper Hall. The event welcomed almost 200 students, educators, employers and community members to explore rewarding careers in early learning and ...child care.

“With ongoing workforce pressures in the early years and child care sector, attracting and retaining qualified educators remains important to building a strong and sustainable child care system,” said Lanark County Children’s Services Supervisor Chelsey Coe. “The job fair encouraged students and job seekers to explore the many career opportunities available in early learning and child care while highlighting Lanark County as a wonderful place to build a career, live and contribute to the community.”

Child care and early years organizations from across Lanark County were represented; with passionate ECEs sharing their knowledge and experiences with attendees. Students from high schools across the county participated, along with ECE students from Algonquin College’s Woodroffe Campus and members of the general public.

The event provided an opportunity for participants to connect directly with local employers, educators and Algonquin College to explore education and career pathways and to learn more about the important role ECEs play in supporting children and families.

The event was especially meaningful as it took place on ECE and Child Care Worker Appreciation Day, providing an opportunity to recognize the dedicated professionals working throughout Lanark County while inspiring the next generation of educators.

“We are incredibly fortunate in Lanark County to have so many dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educators supporting children and families in our communities,” Coe added. “This event gave students and prospective educators the opportunity to hear directly from the people doing this important work and discover just how meaningful a career in early childhood education can be.”

Lanark County Children’s Services extends its sincere thanks to the educators, child care and early years organizations, schools, students, community partners and participants who helped make the event a success.

To learn more about becoming an Early Childhood Educator and opportunities in the early years and child care sector in Lanark County, visit https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/ or contact Children’s Services at cs@lanarkcounty.ca.

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