For the second year in a row, Bruce Power is offering scholarships for students enrolled in local Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs in an effort to ease the shortfall of childcare workers in Bruce County.
“Access to childcare continues to be a struggle for families in our region,” said Karen Smith, Bruce Power’s Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer. “Last year, our scholarships helped students in our area who will become our future childhood educators and we’re hoping this program will help to alleviate this issue going forward.”
Last year, Bruce Power proudly presented 13 Early Childhood Education students with scholarships to offset the costs associated with receiving certification and is running the program again in 2024.
To be eligible for the Bruce Power Early Childhood Education Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be registered as a first-year student in the Early Childhood Education program, or Advanced ECE program.
- Submit a short essay (250 words) to BNPDDiversityEquityandInclusion@brucepower.com indicating why they want to be a Registered ECE and work in Bruce County.
Applicants can submit their application, essay, and proof of registration as soon as they are registered, until Sept. 30, 2024. Scholarships will be awarded by October 31, 2024.
Residents of Bruce County can also apply to the county to have 50 per cent of their tuition paid.
Students with a related diploma, degree, or work experience can apply to fast-track their course completion. Students can also apply to be exempt from course placement requirements if they are currently working in a licensed childcare program or have experience that meets the program’s placement and learning goals.
Learn more about Early Childhood Education Grants here.
About Bruce Power
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
