There are over 160 current vacant Personal Support Worker (PSW) positions in Lanark and Renfrew Counties. The Canadian Career Academy has partnered with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) to deliver a full-scope PSW certification, including Pre-Job Readiness Training and job placement with a local employer. As the CDSBEO is authorized by the Ontario Ministry of Education to provide PSW training, they are an ideal partner to provide the technical skills training and certification. This program aims to certify 60 workers in two counties in this year alone.