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SUMMARY:Top Three Roadblocks for Hiring in Childcare and Practical Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Many childcare providers are facing similar hiring challenges. In this session\, we’ll examine three common roadblocks and discuss realistic\, practical solutions you can apply within your centre. There will be space to reflect on what’s working\, what isn’t\, and how to move forward with greater clarity.
URL:https://kootenaychildcare.ca/event/top-three-roadblocks-for-hiring-in-childcare-and-practical-solutions/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recruitment Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Childcare Initiative":MAILTO:hello@kootenaychildcareinitiative.ca
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SUMMARY:Tough and Tender Conversations: A Focus on Staff & Families
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical strategies for those challenging conversations we often avoid\, whether with staff or families. We’ll focus on listening\, responding\, and staying aligned with your values while maintaining strong relationships.
URL:https://kootenaychildcare.ca/event/tough-and-tender-conversations-a-focus-on-staff-families/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Series
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SUMMARY:Five SMART Retention Strategies for Childcare Programs
DESCRIPTION:Recruitment is important\, but retention is what builds stable\, thriving teams. This session focuses on practical strategies to strengthen team culture\, support educators\, and reduce turnover. We’ll explore manageable approaches that help create a workplace where staff feel valued and motivated to stay.
URL:https://kootenaychildcare.ca/event/five-smart-retention-strategies-for-childcare-programs/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recruitment Series
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SUMMARY:Working with Families: What Partnership Looks Like
DESCRIPTION:It’s one thing to say we partner with families; it’s another to put it into practice. This session explores power and agency in family partnerships and introduces frameworks for authentic\, open\, and collaborative engagement.
URL:https://kootenaychildcare.ca/event/working-with-families-what-partnership-looks-like/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Childcare Initiative":MAILTO:hello@kootenaychildcareinitiative.ca
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SUMMARY:Leadership Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Leadership can be lonely\, demanding and emotionally taxing.  This session offers strategies to lead from a place of balance and values\, helping you stay grounded\, inspire your team\, and prioritize your own well-being. A gentle but powerful focus on YOU as a leader.
URL:https://kootenaychildcare.ca/event/leadership-self-care/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Childcare Initiative":MAILTO:hello@kootenaychildcareinitiative.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T170000
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SUMMARY:Immigration 101 for Childcare Employers
DESCRIPTION:Finding and keeping qualified ECEs is a challenge across our region — and international hiring may be part of the solution. In this free session\, IRCC Outreach Officer\, Doris Wong\, will walk you through key immigration concepts and the economic immigration pathways best suited to childcare employers\, so you leave with a clear picture of your options for hiring and retaining skilled educators\, both short and long term. \nOpen to all regional employers of Early Childhood Educators — whether you’ve already hired temporary foreign nationals or are just starting to explore the option. \nABOUT DORIS WONG \nDoris Wong is an Outreach Officer with Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Having worked in various processing and management capacities within IRCC’s economic immigration teams\, Doris currently supports organizations in their goals of attracting and retaining global talent through the education of federal economic immigration programs via tailored information sessions that aid employers in understanding the various economic immigration options available to suit their staffing needs. \nImmigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the federal department that processes temporary and permanent resident applications. IRCC has a team of Outreach Officers that provide assistance to employers navigating how they can hire foreign talent. The team can be contacted at: promotion@cic.gc.ca
URL:https://kootenaychildcare.ca/event/immigration-101/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Childcare Initiative":MAILTO:hello@kootenaychildcareinitiative.ca
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