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The Case for ECE as a Quality Job
A dynamic webinar featuring expert guests exploring into what makes early childhood education careers good jobs. Discover the principles that define quality work and how high-quality ECE programs embody them every day. You’ll hear from a National Skills Coalition representative and a high-quality early childhood employer and Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor as they share real-world examples of public policy levers can be used to improve care jobs and how employers uphold key job quality principles for early educators. View the webinar slides.
Marketing and Recruitment Essentials for Growing your ECE Registered Apprenticeship Program
Boost the marketing and recruitment efforts of your early childhood RA program with proven strategies to expand your program’s reach and impact. In this webinar, we’ll introduce the basics of marketing and explore key elements of creating dynamic marketing materials that effectively communicate essential program information to apprentices and employers. We’ll share expert guidance, innovative tools, and tailored solutions to help you achieve your marketing goals. You’ll also hear from our partners at YWCA Metro St. Louis and the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention at the University of Maryland, College Park as they share real-world examples of successful marketing and recruitment strategies for the early childhood RA programs. View the webinar slides.
Connecting the Dots: Strategies for Effective Integration in Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs
In this webinar hosted by the National Head Start Association, ECWC’s Tracey Carey leads a conversation where we explore how apprenticeship programs can effectively connect to workforce development systems. This session highlights actionable strategies for fostering meaningful collaboration. View the webinar slides.
In this webinar co-hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition we sat down with ECE leaders to explore RA as an innovative workforce solution. We shared how RA programs provide sustainable employment, credentialed career pathways, high-quality professional development, and on-the-job learning for ECE educators and career seekers. ECE leaders discussed their experiences at different stages of development and implementation of early childhood education Registered Apprenticeship programs. View the webinar slides.
Turning the Tide: Addressing Pay and Benefits in ECE Jobs
In this interactive webinar, co-hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition, we equipped childcare center owners, directors, and administrators with the knowledge and strategies to implement competitive compensation and benefits packages while exploring the integration of Registered Apprenticeship programs. We also discussed strategies to create a positive and supportive work environment to retain valuable early childhood educators. View the webinar slides.
Opportunities and Pathways: Exploring Careers in Early Childhood Education by Embracing RA
In this webinar co-hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition we explored rewarding career opportunities in early childhood education (ECE). This session described how Registered Apprenticeship programs advance high-quality education and training for early childhood professionals. We heard from current early childhood education professionals about their pathways to a fulfilling career in ECE. View the webinar slides.
Investing in Early Childhood Education Careers Part 2: Accessing and Using Funding for RA
Building on foundational knowledge, this webinar co-hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition delved deeper into the strategies for blending, braiding, and layering funding to support Early Childhood Education (ECE) Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs. We discussed the return on investment (ROI) from these programs to illustrate the long-term benefits of strategic funding practices. We discussed advanced techniques for accessing different funding streams to cover the costs of RA programs, including tuition, on-the-job training, and wrap-around services for apprentices. We also explored real-life examples of ECE RA programs that demonstrated funding diversification. View the webinar slides
Investing in Early Childhood Education Careers Part 1: Navigating Funding for Registered Apprenticeship
In the third session of our webinar series hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition, we delved into the funding opportunities accessible for early childhood education (ECE). We discussed methods to identify and navigate financial support for ECE Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs to fund the cost of RA program administration, materials, mentorship, recruitment, and marketing initiatives. Additionally, we explored funding streams to support apprentices, including tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training wages, apprentice coursework, and wrap-around services. View the webinar slides
Empowering the Early Childhood Workforce through RA Partnerships with Education Institutions
In this webinar co-hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition, we examined the integral role of education institutions in Registered Apprenticeship programs for early childhood education. We discussed how collaborating with education institutions fosters advanced career pathways and credentialing, enriching early childhood programs with comprehensive educational offerings. This session showed the dynamic impact of K-12 and higher education on empowering the early childhood education workforce. View the webinar slides
MUS Learning Lab: Funding Insights from Successful Programs and Partnerships Apprenticeship
Midwest Urban Strategies and the Early Childhood Workforce Connector shared strategies to fund early childhood education Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs. We were joined by program sponsors and employers who were already running successful RA programs. Together, we uncovered how they’ve secured resources, tackled ongoing challenges, and developed effective funding strategies. This 90-minute conversation provided practical advice about where resources can be found, how to use partnerships as leverage, and the importance of looking beyond your “usual suspects” to fund your program. View the webinar slides
How the Workforce Development System Can Support Early Childhood Education Registered Apprenticeship Programs In the second session of our webinar series hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition, we explored the dynamic intersection of workforce development and early childhood education Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs. In this session, we learned about the workforce development system, the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, local workforce development boards and; how they can support early childhood education RA programs, and the incredible power of partnering together. View the webinar slides
Council for Professional Recognition Webinar Series: Registered Apprenticeship in Early Childhood
Co-hosted by the Council for Professional Recognition and ECWC, this informational webinar introduced Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for early childhood education. The session included an overview of RA, the benefits of this training model for ECE, and the support and assistance available through the Early Childhood Workforce Connector. We explored the elements of the CDA and how it can be incorporated into RA. This webinar is your key to understanding the pivotal role of RA programs in shaping successful careers in early childhood education. View the webinar slides
MUS Learning Lab: Exploring Registered Apprenticeship for Early Childhood Education
Midwest Urban Strategies (MUS) and the Early Childhood Workforce Connector (ECWC) held an interactive Learning Lab to explore the importance of quality early childhood education (ECE) to support a sustainable workforce. ECWC provided practical strategies and actionable steps to address workforce challenges and elevate the quality of ECE programs. ECE RA programs assist child care centers and other early childhood education employers in creating high-quality care and work environments that lift the entire community, benefiting families and the local workforce. View the webinar slides
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