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Franchett, Audrey; Steber, Kate; Epstein, Dale – Child Trends, 2019
The Montana Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program (MECAP) aims to support and increase retention of early childhood education (ECE) providers through on-the-job training, mentorship, and college coursework. Upon completing the program, apprentices are awarded the Child Care Development Specialist Certificate from Montana's Department of Labor and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Apprenticeships, On the Job Training, Mentors
Dowsett, Chantelle; Carlson, Julianna; Epstein, Dale – Child Trends, 2019
Apprenticeships exist in many sectors to help businesses develop highly skilled employees, reduce turnover rates, diversify the workforce, and lower recruitment costs through a structured process of professional development and internal promotion. In cooperation with states, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) oversees the nation's apprenticeship…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Apprenticeships, Community Colleges