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Mt. SAC Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship

The Mt. SAC Apprenticeship provides a formal educational pathway (course work) paired with on-the-job training at the Mt. SAC Child Development Center.  Students who are employed at the Mt. SAC Child Development Center and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units (each semester) leading towards the completion of Child Development AS or Child Development AS-T.

Students engage in supportive mentoring, training, coaching and professional development which is essential for preparing emerging professionals for the early childhood workforce.  Students develop crucial workplace competencies through systematic evaluation regarding family engagement, early classroom environments, health and safety, child nutrition, documentation and assessment, special needs and inclusion, effective communication and professionalism.

 

Why choose an apprenticeship?

  • Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly-skilled careers. Students benefit from apprenticeships by receiving a skills-based education that prepares them for good-paying jobs. Apprenticeship programs help employers recruit, build, and retain a highly-skilled workforce. 
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Benefits of being an apprentice?

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    • Paid employment at the Mt. SAC Child Development Center.
    • Progressive incremental paid increase
    • Weekly One-on-One coaching and support from a CDC Specialist Teacher/Journeyman.
    • Access to resources to inhance learning.
    • Guidance to apply for child development teacher permit.
    • Workshops on current topics and trends in the field of Child Development 

 

Who qualifies to be an Apprentice?

    • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
    • 16 years of age or older
    • Eligible to work in the U.S.*
    • Pass California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Fingerprint Background Check (LiveScan)
    • A minimum grade point average of 2.5
    • To qualify for the Pre-Apprenticeship a person must have less then 12 of the core Child Development units.
    • To qualify for the Apprenticeship a person must have completed the 12 core units of Child Development with a "C" or better (CHLD 1, 5, 6, 11).
    • Documentation of influenza, (TDap) pertussis, Measles immunization, and TB clearance.
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Which pathway is right for you?

 

 

Benefits & Outcomes

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Why a career in ECE is so important?

ECEPTS did a study on the benefits that a career in ECE has on young children and the California workforce. Becoming an apprentice can not only lead to a successful career in ECE but also have a huge impact on a child and family's future. Read the full report here.

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Ready to learn more? 

 Schedule a zoom call or contact us to learn more.

Roshanna Dotson

7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Building 70
(909) 274-6849
cdcapprenticeship@mtsac.edu
www.mtsac.edu/eceapprenticeship