Program Index Adult Education Adult 12 - Early Childhood Education Virtual: Applications have now closed for 2025-26 school year.
Program Index Adult Education Adult 12 - Early Childhood Education Virtual: Applications have now closed for 2025-26 school year.
Adult Education
This introductory program provides the minimum training required by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education in order to work as a child care worker. The curriculum emphasizes content and best practices in three core areas: Child Development, Programming, and Relationships. Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification is required if you work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children for 65 hours or more per month in a licensed child care centre.
As a Saskatchewan Adult Ed 12 student, you can apply for dual credit funding for three foundational ECE courses: ECE-106 Dynamics of Play 1, ECE-142 Health, Safety and Nutrition and HUMD-183 Child Guidance 1.
Completing each course will earn you both high school and Sask Polytech ECE program credits.
The Virtual Adult 12 programs run on a 2-term system, which may differ from the K-12 semester/block timelines.
Terms One and Two: August 26, 2025 - January 12 , 2026
Terms Three and Four: January 14, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Apply for continuous programming for all terms.
Requirements:
Home internet access is required. Interested learners should apply. After the application is received, information on interview dates will be provided.
This introductory program provides the minimum training required by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education in order to work as a child care worker. The curriculum emphasizes content and best practices in three core areas: Child Development, Programming, and Relationships. Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification is required if you work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children for 65 hours or more per month in a licensed child care centre.
As a Saskatchewan Adult Ed 12 student, you can apply for dual credit funding for three foundational ECE courses: ECE-106 Dynamics of Play 1, ECE-142 Health, Safety and Nutrition and HUMD-183 Child Guidance 1.
Completing each course will earn you both high school and Sask Polytech ECE program credits.
The Virtual Adult 12 programs operate on a 2-term system, which may differ from the K-12 semester and block timelines.
Course Offerings:
Term 1 and Term 2
ECE 142 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (August 26th - September 29th)
HUMD 183 Child Guidance 1 (October 1st - November 24th)
ECE 106 Dynamics of Play (November 25th - January 12th)
Term 3 and Term 4
ECE 142 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (January 14th - February 13th)
HUMD 183 Child Guidance 1 (February 23rd - April 17th)
ECE 106 Dynamics of Play (April 20th - May 22nd)
This introductory program provides the minimum training required by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education for childcare workers.
Terms 1 and 2: August 26, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Terms 3 and 4: February 14, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Education Type:
Adult Education
Learning Style:
Online
Home internet access is required. Interested learners should apply. After the application is received, information on Intake Session dates will be provided.
18 years of age and older
You must be at least 18 years of age and out of school a year unless referred by a school division.
Academic pre-requisites and entrance requirements for Adult Education courses.
You must meet the necessary academic pre-requisites and entrance requirements.
Home Internet Access is Required
Your home internet connection should be a minimum of 10Mpbs in order to participate in live, web delivered classes.
This program is offered at multiple locations, allowing you to choose the campus closest to you.
Adult Education
Whether it is gaining literacy skills, upgrading, or achieving your Grade 12 Suncrest's catalogue of Adult Education courses provides what you require.
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The ETI offers financial assistance to adult learners with low incomes to help them complete their high school education, participate in workforce and skills training programs and improve employment opportunities, start a career and become more self-sufficient.
In addition to financial assistance, learners have ongoing access to individualized planning and supports to help them accomplish their training and employment goals.
ETI Eligibility
Adult learners with low incomes may be eligible for the ETI if they are:
Training providers will determine ongoing ETI eligibility and will work with students to support their success.
To remain eligible for the ETI, applicants must:
ETI funding will end if students are unable to attend their training program for more than three consecutive weeks (21 calendar days).
Benefits may change or be discontinued if eligibility requirements are not met or if personal circumstances change. Students must inform their ETI coordinator immediately if there are any changes to their personal situation.
Adult learners must attend programming full-time. However, an adult learner may be approved for the ETI if a disability accommodation is required and results in an extended program plan. Training providers will determine the eligibility for an extended program plan.
ETI Benefits
The ETI is delivered through the SIS and SAID programs.
The ETI is provided as a monthly benefit in addition to clients’ other income assistance benefits:
Adult learners also have access to employment supports from post-secondary institutions and the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training’s SaskJobs – Career Services, including work and job readiness counseling, job search assistance, resume writing and interview skills development.
How to Apply for ETI
To access the ETI, applicants can contact their training provider to enrol in an approved education program.
If applicants are not currently receiving income assistance benefits, they can apply for ETI through either the SIS or SAID application process. Training providers have designated staff who help with the application process.
Students will receive a Client Identification Number once they apply for SIS or SAID. This number is found at the end of the online application and on letters or emails from the Ministry of Social Services. Students will need to provide this number to their training provider to access the ETI.
If applicants do currently receive income assistance benefits, they can contact the Client Service Centre or speak to their Planning and Support Specialist or Assured Income Specialist about the ETI.
ETI Contact Information
For questions about ETI eligibility, contact:
For information about other supports and services, call the Ministry of Social Services Client Service Centre at 1-866-221-5200.
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