The Community Training & Development Centre
STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP
TRANSPARENCY
Who Are We?
2023 marked The Community Training and Development Centre's 25+ years in business!
Incorporated in October 1997 as a not for profit, we provide training and development through specialized programs and services that improve and benefit the communities these programs serve. Our purpose is to operate with integrity, providing innovative, creative, effective and sustainable solutions for both community and individual improvement.
COMMUNITY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Free Skills Training
The Youth Employment Program was one of the best things to happen to
me career-wise...I couldn't recommend it enough!
~ Evan (previous program participant)
The training improved my chance of getting a full-time position working with children in a school/after school setting, and a better pay scale based on my extra qualification!
~ Kevin (previous program participant)
COMMUNITY INNOVATION & IMPROVEMENT
Featured Projects
LABOUR MARKET DISRUPTORS
Our team has created short educational videos which highlight eight key global disruptors:
Education, Globalization, Climate Change, Food, Technology, Demographics, Culture, and Health.
How do these disruptors increase job opportunities for young people?
Click below to watch the videos and begin exploring potential career paths and essential skills of the future!
OUR 25+ YEAR STORY!
Throughout 2023, we shared highlights of our work as a not-for-profit (which began 25 years ago in 1997!), partnering with local communities and organizations to address skills training and career development needs.
We summarized our projects in a series of short videos called "Steps of Success - Our 25+ year story" shared on our Facebook and Instagram accounts throughout 2023.
Learn more about us in this short 2 minute "Steps of Success" summary video.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Did you know that many careers share the same core skills?
The abilities you develop in one job often transfer to others, opening doors to new opportunities. As you build experience, keep learning, and add specialized training, your career options can grow even further.
We’ve put together a few infographics to show how investing in your skills can lead to exciting career pathways across today’s fastest-growing industries.
COMMUNITY INNOVATION & IMPROVEMENT
Latest News
Building skills. building futures!
Celebrating the success of our recent training programs! Over the past year, more than 125 people took the next step toward their careers.
We’re proud to share that we exceeded the employment goals for these programs and want to thank our partners, employers, and the program participants for their dedication and hard work.
100 participants successfully completed our Cross-Functional Training Program — earning workplace certifications and practical entry-level skills covering three in-demand sectors: Health Support, Social Support, and Children’s Support Services.
28 participants completed the Residential Construction Finishing Trades Program in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Northumberland. Participants learned hands-on finishing trades skills and earned relevant workplace certifications - helping to fill the local demand for housing and trades workers.
These programs didn’t just help participants gain new skills - they’ve strengthened our communities by connecting local employers with job-ready workers.
Free, accessible programs like these make a real difference for individuals, businesses, and for our communities.
Longevity newsletter
Funded in part by the Government of Canada's
New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Longevity Newsletter was a project developed to support our community in understanding and preparing for healthy aging, helping older adults enjoy longer, healthier lives.
Over the course of this initiative, 11 issues were created, each addressing key topics such as ageism, finding purpose, financial planning, wills, mental health, nutrition, and more.
Each newsletter provides trustworthy insights, practical tips, and local resources designed to help individuals make informed decisions and plan
for the years ahead.
To complement the newsletter, each issue is paired with an episode(s) from our Aging, A New Reality podcast, featuring interviews with experts, for continued learning.
All 11 issues are now available for free download.
WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW
Whether you are entering the workforce with little experience, in mid-career, or an older adult entering or re-entering with significant experience, you may be asking yourself, “Where am I needed within the workforce of today and tomorrow?" and "Will all future jobs involve technology?".
Although many jobs require experience with technology solutions, not everyone will want to work or study within technology and scientific sectors. There are many other critical sectors that will always be in need of workers. These roles include child care, education, health care, food production, customer service, human services, supporting community development, economic development, mental health, supports for those who are aging, and many more.
Click below to learn more about these career pathways.
For additional information on jobs of the present and future, watch the short videos we created about global labour market disruptors.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Community Impact
Community members served over our 25 years in business
Students have completed training programs
Employment success rate for students who completed our SAO training programs
Meals cooked for seniors, the homeless and women's shelters at our Food Centre
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