Imagine - An Employee Owned Company provide the foundation and atmosphere that allow children, families, and teachers to learn, grow, and have fun together – both in the classroom and beyond! We are partnering with them to support their staff to meet their career advancement goals through Registered Apprenticeship! To learn more about this organization, visit https://imagineelc.com/. #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation #ApprenticeshipUSA
Early Childhood Workforce Connector
Education
Rockville, MD 1,993 followers
Supporting the development and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships for Early Childhood Education!
About us
The Early Childhood Workforce Connector (ECWC) promotes developing, launching, and expanding Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs to support and sustain a diverse, inclusive, well-qualified, and well-compensated early childhood education (ECE) workforce. ECE RA programs assist child care centers and other early childhood education employers in creating high quality, accessible, supportive, and equitable care and work environments that help lift the entire community and the local workforce. A strong, inclusive, and robust early childhood ecosystem contributes to the health and well-being of young children and their families, as well as the broader economy. As a U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL)-funded Early Childhood Education Intermediary, ECWC provides customized technical assistance, including help with curriculum development, outreach and recruitment, mentor training, accessing available funding, and much more! This project has been funded, either wholly or in part, with Federal funds from the Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration under Contract number 1605C2-23-C-0013. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.
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www.ECWConnector.org
External link for Early Childhood Workforce Connector
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
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Rockville, MD 20852, US
Updates
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Are you heading to Washington, DC next week for The Council for Professional Recognition's Early Educators Leadership Conference? Make sure to connect with us while you're there! Our team will be on the ground, sharing insights about early childhood Registered Apprenticeship and learning from fellow professionals. Don’t miss ECWC Project Manager Marjorie Cohen’s session on Friday, October 18 at 1:45 PM, co-presented with Amanda Schwartz from the Maryland Early EdCorp. Be sure to add "Fueling Futures: Fostering Sustainability and Equity in ECE through Registered Apprenticeship" to your agenda! We’ll also be at our exhibitor booth, ready to answer any questions about how the Early Childhood Workforce Connector can support your early childhood Registered Apprenticeship efforts. We can’t wait to see you there! #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation #ApprenticeshipUSA
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Members of our team are headed to Detroit for a three-day event hosted by our partners at Midwest Urban Strategies, in collaboration with the Detroit at Work (Detroit Employment Solutions Corp (DESC)). We’ll be diving into discussions about how advancements in technology are creating new occupational opportunities and exploring the services that prepare youth for future careers. DESC, in partnership with the Mayor’s Workforce Development Board, is leading the charge in shaping workforce development in Detroit, and we can’t wait to join the conversation and learn from their innovative approaches. Interested in attending? Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gYU5TKXG #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation #ApprenticeshipUSA
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Happy World Teachers' Day! ✨🍎 Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work of teachers worldwide, especially those shaping the minds and futures of our youngest learners. Early childhood educators are laying the foundation for lifelong learning, development, and success. At the Early Childhood Workforce Connector, we are proud to support the educators who inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and build strong foundations for children. Through our work to develop and expand Registered Apprenticeship programs, we aim to ensure that every early childhood educator receives the support they deserve. Join us in celebrating teachers and the transformative impact they have on every child’s life! #WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #EducationMatters #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation
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We had an amazing time with everyone at last week's webinar, "Fueling Progress: Empowering the Early Childhood Workforce through Registered Apprenticeship," co-hosted by The Council for Professional Recognition! A big thank you to our partners at Educare Washington DC and The University of Maryland's Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) for sharing their insightful strategies on how to tackle workforce challenges. Missed the live session? Don’t worry—the recording will be available soon on the Council Alumni Network (CAN) and on our website! #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation #ApprenticeshipUSA
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Our facilitator Kara Lehnhardt has a great time representing the Early Childhood Workforce Connector team at the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) (NARA) and NATIONAL WORKFORCE REGISTRY ALLIANCE INC (NWRA) Licensing Seminar and Leadership Symposium last week. Thanks to everyone for an amazing few days of learning and networking. #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation #ApprenticeshipUSA
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The Early Childhood Educator Program at Collin College is preparing a skilled and educated workforce in child development that enhances the quality of child care and family services provided in their community. By meeting the business needs for a highly skilled workforce, Collin College's apprenticeships are an adaptable pathway that enhances employee retention and business growth. We are so excited to be partnering with them to advance early childhood Registered Apprenticeship! For more information on Early Childhood Educator Program at Collin College, visit https://lnkd.in/gzGUFg-r. #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #RegisteredApprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovationInEducation #ApprenticeshipUSA
Early Childhood Educator
collin.edu
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Catch us tomorrow with our friends Building Bright Futures, a statewide organization dedicated to advancing early childhood education across North Carolina! The ECWC will be sharing how we can help employers who are interested in or are currently participating in early childhood Registered Apprenticeships. We will go over the services we provide including customized technical assistance, helping with curriculum development, outreach and recruitment, mentor training, accessing available funding, and more. 📅 Date: October 1, 2024 🕐 Time: 1pm EST Register at https://lnkd.in/g82q4pwy You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn more about how Registered Apprenticeships are shaping the ECE workforce in NC! #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #EELC2024 #EducationalLeadership #InnovationInEducation #EquityInECE #CareerPathways #ApprenticeshipUSA
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𝘽𝘽𝙁 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙄𝙋𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙎: Join us on Tuesday, October 1st as we introduce the Early Childhood Workforce Connector (ECWC), a U.S. DOL-funded ECE Registered Apprenticeship Intermediary offering technical assistance, outreach and recruitment, mentor training, accessing available funding, and more. They are a great resource for child care employers at all stages of ECE apprenticeship! . Message us to learn more, or register under the "Participant Access" page on our website! 🧑💻 . #earlychildhoodworkforceconnector #ncbcebbfevent #ncbce #ncbcebbf #ncbce #buildingbrightfuturesnc #eceapprenticship #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducationmatters #eceleaders #preapprenticeship #apprenticeship #youthapprenticeship
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The Council for Professional Recognition's Early Educators Leadership Conference is just a few weeks away! We couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of it! Not only will we be attending this national event, but the ECWC team will also be presenting a session entitled "Fueling Futures: Fostering Sustainability and Equity in ECE through Registered Apprenticeship" and hosting a booth. Come by and chat with us about our work in empowering the ECE workforce through Registered Apprenticeships and innovative career pathways. Conference sessions will explore key topics like advocacy, career pathways, and equitable practices—critical elements shaping the future of early childhood education. Together we'll learn about community-based career pathways, equity in the classroom, and new frontiers in advocacy. We can't wait to see you there! 📅 Date: October 16-19, 2024 📍 Location: Washington, D.C. #ECEWorkforce #ECE #EarlyChildhood #EELC2024 #EducationalLeadership #InnovationInEducation #EquityInECE #CareerPathways #ApprenticeshipUSA