Qualifies students to enter the workforce as Associate Teachers in ECE.
Creates opportunities for employment in school districts and with early childcare providers.
Guaranteed job placement consideration: Students are guaranteed an interview with program partners upon completion of the program.
Purpose: To provide high school students with hands-on experience and professional qualifications to enter the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field as an Instructional Aide or Paraprofessional.
Program Components:
High School Paid Apprenticeship Model
Classroom Instruction (RSI): Students receive formal instruction in the classroom as part of their
Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI).
On-the-Job Training (OJT): Real-world, paid apprenticeship experience.
Dual Enrollment Units in ECE:
Junior Year (11th Grade): 6 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Senior Year (12th Grade): An additional 6 units in ECE.
