This week, the Espace Jean-Carmet in Étampes offered a training program for young people wishing to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for childcare. Six participants, aged 15 to 17, benefited from this learning over the past few days, combining practical scenarios, awareness-raising, business card design, and professional interventions.
Speakers from the Maternal and Child Protection (PMI) provided essential knowledge on child development rhythms, hygiene rules, domestic accident prevention, and how to respond to crying. Rescuers from the French Red Cross also introduced the participants to first aid techniques for effective emergency response.
“"It was great. I really enjoyed the training, especially when the PMI came to explain how to take care of babies. It was very interesting. With this training, I can start babysitting and save money for my studies and my driving license."
This Friday, October 30th, a diploma ceremony was held at the Salle Saint-Antoine. This diploma certifies that participants have successfully completed the course and aims to reassure families who hire their services.
“"My sincere congratulations for the work you have done this week. You can be proud of yourselves. We wish you great success."
Through this initiative, the city of Étampes, represented by Mayor Gilles Bayart and municipal councilor for intergenerational links Paola Lendormy, reaffirms its commitment to youth. The aim is to support young people in their first steps towards active life, enable them to acquire new skills, and foster their autonomy.
