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Early Educator Apprenticeship Program

helping professionsSteps to enroll in an Early Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program:

1. Review the information on this page to learn more about the opportunities available

2. Contact an Employer Partner★ using the information on the sidebar

                    3. For more information, complete the interest form or contact: Joya Chavarin, Ed.D.Faculty and Education Coordinator, jchavarin@peralta.edu

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Registered Apprenticeships - Employer Partners ★

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)

OUSD is launching an Early Educator Apprenticeship aimed at ECE-3rd grade staff such as Instructional Assistants, Para Educators, Early Literacy Tutors, and those without an AA degree who aspire to work with children and families. The 2-3 year program awards participants with 48 UC-CSU transferable units and enables them to obtain the Master Teacher permit in Early Childhood Education. This initiative prepares apprentices for various career paths. Upon completion, participants will qualify for full-time teaching roles in preschool classrooms, with ongoing chances for career advancement through additional apprenticeships while pursuing a bachelor's degree.

How to Apply: Email your interest to apprenticeship@ousd.org or fill out the application form directly at tinyurl.com/OUSDapprenticeship.


YMCA

The YMCA’s Early Educator Apprentice Program follows an academic semester schedule at one of our partner colleges. All Early Childhood Education units are subsidized when you are enrolled in the YMCA Early Educator Apprentice Program. https://teachymca.org/the-program/

How to Apply: https://teachymca.org/apply/

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Ready to take the next step? Visit us to learn more about Berkeley City College's Community Health Worker Apprenticeship program and get assistance with the enrollment process.

Apply to ECAP