Early Childhood Educators impact the economical flow of our nation, you provide solutions to the workforce crises locally while fostering the development and well-being of children. Early Education Career Institute acknowledges the important role you play as essential service providers to communities across the nation.

 

Providing a space for the association we are very proud of the progress we continue to make in impacting ECE Apprentice lives through our career services, community partnerships and resources.  We are hopeful The National Association of Early Childhood Educator Apprentice (NAECEA) exemplifies our dedication to the mission of strengthening professionals to further the workforce needs of early care by creating both accessible solutions and a spirit of collaboration.

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The Association Currently Supports:

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• Hundreds of new hires and aspiring ECE workers from Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP's) across the nation

• Registered Apprenticeship in Early Childhood Educator occupation, Childcare Specialist, Home Visitors and Directors

• Workforce Development Board, State Employment and Workforce, Career Training and Education Registered Apprentice Collaboration

• Related Instruction that includes a dual industry credential and college credit consideration.

• An academic bridge of aptitude and confidence that creates college ready learners

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The NAECEA offers a platform for industry apprentices and partners to be represented on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). We have compiled a list of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, Related Training Instructors and Early Childcare Programs with a willingness to support the ECE Workforce Community. The employers and Workforce Development Boards have committed to serving the ECE community and have committed to the utilization of facilities, wage incentives, hiring standards and the utilization of innovation streamline processes such as, individual training accounts for incumbent workers and those seeking to re-skill to become hire wage earners in ECE.