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Apprenticeship programs can help support entry-level early childhood professionals in their career pathway while they work in an early learning setting. In this webinar, find out how work-based learning programs can be an effective and equitable early childhood professional development model. Discover how these programs can allow entry-level professionals to stay in the field as they build on their workforce credentials. Learn about two state models that support early educators as they earn a degree while working. This webinar is co-presented with the Office of Child Care and the Administration for Children and Families’ Professional Development Workgroup.

Topics for the webinar include:

• Defining apprenticeship in early childhood education
• Exploring important components of work-based learning programs
• Learning about state strategies to increase work-based learning

Target Audience

• State and territory Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administrators
• Professional development system leads
• Child care resource and referral agency staff
• Training and technical assistance providers
• Education managers
• Higher education faculty members