Second Career Ontario Fund
You may qualify for up to $35,000. Find the school that’s right for you!
Find the School right for you, near you.
Start your search now!

CanNorth College

Orange Mart, 3603 Highway 7 unit 104, Markham ON

Possible funding to those who qualify*

  • Second Career
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Bursaries
  • Scholarships

Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • About the Program

    The Personal Support Worker (NACC) certificate program trains you to provide essential care for elderly patients, individuals with chronic illnesses, and those with physical disabilities. Complete 700 hours of training in just 23 weeks through live online classes and hands-on clinical placements at leading GTA healthcare facilities including Mon Sheong, Yee Hong, and Markhaven.

    Key Benefits

    • Career-ready in 23 weeks - NACC-certified certificate with 400 hours theory, 300 hours clinical placement
    • Live online learning - attend theory classes from home, in-person only for placement and essential labs
    • Real placement experience - 300 hours at major facilities in Markham, Richmond Hill, Toronto
    • 97% employment rate - many students hired at placement sites before graduation, $19-$28/hour

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Personal Support Worker in long-term care homes, hospitals, home care agencies, retirement residences, community support programs

    Why it matters: High demand across Ontario with strong job prospects—make a meaningful difference providing essential care to those who need it most

Education, Teaching Programs

  • Early Childhood Assistant

    About the Program

    The Early Childhood Assistant diploma program prepares you to work with young children in daycare centers, kindergartens, and early learning environments. You'll study child development, educational psychology, program planning, and complete 480 hours of hands-on practicum placement working directly with children in real childcare settings.

    Key Benefits

    • Career-ready in 38 weeks - one-year diploma with 520 hours theory, 480 hours internship
    • Comprehensive child development training - learn responsive relationships, behavior guidance, curriculum design, health and safety
    • Real classroom experience - gain hands-on practice in childcare centers, kindergartens, exceptional children centers
    • 95% employment rate - strong job demand with earnings of $20-$28/hour, option to start your own family childcare center

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Early Childhood Assistant in childcare centers, kindergartens, nursery schools, Montessori schools, centers for exceptional children, early learning centers

    Why it matters: Help shape young minds during their most critical developmental years while building a stable career in Ontario's growing childcare sector

Markham Campus


Request Info Today!

Contact CanNorth College for information today!

Get more information

  • Please send me more information right away! I consent to electronic communication, and I may opt-out at any time. read terms*
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
arrow right Search for Schools arrow right