Early care and education (ECE) apprenticeships and other pathway programs offer a promising solution to the ongoing ECE workforce shortage. Unlike traditional teacher preparation programs, these programs are often free or low-cost, more flexible for non-traditional students, and can be completed more quickly – allowing qualified educators to enter the field sooner.
Currently, CCRC, in partnership with ECEPTS and LAUNCH, is implementing two such initiatives: an Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program in the San Fernando Valley and a Family Child Care (FCC) Pathway Program in San Bernardino. Graduates of these programs earn an Associate Teacher Permit.
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