Into The Woods Early Learning Child Care Studio

Into the Woods Early Learning Child Care Studio opened in early 2023 and is located in a secluded natural setting within the heart of Qualicum Beach. As a non profit, the Into the Woods Early Learning Child Care Society operates in a beautiful and purpose built child care studio. The Studio enjoys the support of the Qualicum Beach community, local early years advocates, a strong and dedicated Board of Directors and the BC government.

The Board of Directors is committed to providing children with a rich curriculum emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences that serve to strengthen their connection with the natural world in a way that increases environmental stewardship.

The Board recognizes the key to providing the high quality care for 36 children, ages 0-5 years, is our Early Years Educators.

Into the Woods strives to support highly motivated educators by offering:
• Competitive compensation and benefits,
• On-site professional development opportunities
• Reduced child-teacher ratio
• Curriculum planning time.

Join the Into the Woods Team of Educators:

We are currently looking for a team of passionate Educators and an Executive Director who enjoy being in nature and sharing this love with children.

If you are excited and inspired by the possibilities of the Into the Woods environment and are interested in an Early Years career please view our postings at: https://intothewoodsqualicum.ca/careers/

Additionally, if you have questions about starting your child care career and would like to discuss certification and school/on-the-job training opportunities please contact 250.738.3004.

The Powerful Positive Influence of Volunteering

Volunteering is an incredibly valuable experience that offers a wide range of benefits, both professionally and personally. By dedicating your time and skills to various causes, you open doors to new career opportunities and gain firsthand insight into different industries.

Whether you’re working in education, healthcare, the arts, or environmental conservation, volunteering provides practical experience that can be added to your resume, showcasing your initiative, passion, and work ethic to potential employers. In addition to career exploration, volunteering fosters personal growth by helping you develop essential skills. You might find yourself enhancing your leadership abilities as you take on new responsibilities, or improving your communication and teamwork skills while working with diverse groups of people. Volunteering can also challenge you to think critically and solve problems in real-world situations, expanding your problem-solving abilities.

Beyond the skills gained, volunteering also allows you to give back to your community, creating a sense of fulfillment and purpose. The relationships you build while volunteering can lead to long-lasting personal and professional connections. Whether you’re meeting mentors, like-minded individuals, or people with shared passions, these networks can open doors to future opportunities.

Ultimately, volunteering is a win-win: you contribute to causes that matter to you while growing both personally and professionally.

Maximize Your Job Search with Our Comprehensive Workshop Suite and Additional Workshops

Looking to boost your job search? Our “Job Search Workshop Suite” is designed to help you seamlessly integrate various job search strategies and skills over a 3-day course. By attending each workshop session, you’ll connect the dots between different aspects of the job search process, enhancing your overall effectiveness. Plus, we offer a range of additional workshops to complement and enhance your job search and career discovery journey.

Workshop Suite Overview:

Beyond the Postings (Job Search)
Discover how to tap into the 80% of jobs not advertised publicly. Learn to research labour market information and identify key local economic trends to find hidden job opportunities.
Participants say:
“Excellent! Great facilitator and guest speaker.”
“My next step will be using the information learned in this workshop to help me find employment.”

Resumes and Cover Letters
Master the art of crafting a resume and cover letter that make your skills and qualifications stand out. Gain insights into effective interviewing techniques in relation to your resume to ace your interviews and secure a job offer.
Participants say:
“I found this workshop to be very, very helpful.”
“I finished my resume and the help I received was over and above my expectations!”
“The instructor was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. I’m glad I attended.”

Job Search Strategies
Learn targeted job search strategies and how to use local labour market information to your advantage.

Interviews
Develop essential interviewing skills, from preparation to follow-up. Practice with mock interviews and get feedback to improve your performance.
Participants say:
“The instructor was great and always responded very knowledgeably to difficult questions.”
“This workshop opened my eyes to what I have to do to prepare for interviews.”

Wage Subsidy
Explore the Wage Subsidy Program to get on-the-job training while employers receive financial assistance. Call us at 250.248.3205 to see if you qualify.

Additional Workshops:

Personality Dimensions
Identify your work interests, strengths, and values to find occupations that align with your personality and career goals.
Participants say:
“Fun workshop!”
“Good information to take into every angle of life.”

Hot Leads
Kick-start your week with fresh job leads and strategies that local job seekers are finding effective.
Participants say:
“Hot Leads was very informative. I met some really great people, received some good tips and tricks, as well as leads from other attendees.”
“Well worth the time, plus it gave me hope meeting others and later hearing of their success in securing a job through a lead.”

Self Employment
Explore whether self-employment is right for you and learn about resources to support your business idea. Pre-register to receive the virtual session link.

Career Exploration
Understand yourself and use career decision-making techniques to find a career that suits you. Must meet with an Employment Consultant first.

By engaging in these workshops, you will build a comprehensive job search skillset and increase your chances of finding the right job.

Don’t miss out – register for our Job Search Workshops today!