Are you currently in the Early Learning sector and want to become an ECE?

Are you currently in the Early Learning sector and want to become an ECE?

There is a shortage of ECE’s in Greater Sudbury.  Now is a great time to obtain your ECE Diploma or Leadership certification


Look into a bursary or grant


ECE Education Grant

  • You can apply for grants to support tuition costs, travel and other training expenses. Apply to the ECE Education Grant.    
  • The Early Childhood Alternate Delivery (ECAD) program allows you to keep working while you study.
  • Or you can receive a training allowance while you complete a full-time ECE program.
  • Are you in a supervisory position, or aspire to become a supervisor or just want to enhance your leadership skills? Consider applying to the ECE Education Grant -Leadership Certification


Apply at one of our area post-secondary programs

Cambrian College ( Regular program or Early Childhood Alternate Delivery (ECAD) program which allows you to keep working while you study.)
Collège Boréal- ECE delivered in French
Anishnabek Educational Institute- Binoojiingyag Kinoomaadwin; ECE Diploma Program Nipissing Campus North Bay/ Hybrid
Kenjgewin Teg- Early Childhood Education Anishinaabemowin (ECEA) Program- M'Chigeeng First Nation/Hybrid


Ask your employer about ways they can support you on your journey to becoming an ECE.