Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship

Make a difference in the lives of children and families by training to become an Early Childhood Educator! This program features a paid apprenticeship with a local employer. The embedded professional readiness training includes digital literacy, CPR certification, classroom readiness, and soft skills training. The apprenticeship period includes mentorship, hybrid learning with GCC faculty, and hands-on work experience in an early childcare setting. This is a powerful way to start your career in Early Childhood Education.

In this program, you’ll learn about the role of early childhood educators and complete coursework that leads to teacher certification once you achieve 450 hours of on-the-job training through your apprenticeship.

This is a highly selective program that requires in-person interviews with the program’s coordinator.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 18 years or older
• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)/ Sex Offender Record Information (SORI) background checks. For more information about CORI checks for Workforce Development programs, visit the GCC TRAIN “How to Register” webpage.

Students who complete 450 hours of on the job training through the apprenticeship will be eligible for EEC Teacher Level certification at the end of this program.

Students who complete 450 hours of on the job training through the apprenticeship will be eligible for EEC Teacher Level certification at the end of this program.