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Early care and education (ECE) providers are often called the workforce behind the workforce because access to child care allows parents to work and further their education and training. However, the ECE field struggles with high rates of turnover and difficulty recruiting new workers because of low wages and poor benefits. Apprenticeships are one strategy to help the ECE workforce pursue additional education and credentials while being compensated and supporting during their learning. Join this webinar to hear how counties are utilizing apprenticeship programs to grow child care supply and strengthen local economies.

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Speakers

Marjorie Cohen

Marjorie D. Cohen

Project Manager, Early Childhood Workforce Connector, LPE Associates LLC
Camilla Rand

Camilla Rand

Chief Strategy Officer, Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS)
Robert Barr

Robert Barr

Deputy City Manager, City & Borough of Juneau, Alaska
Melodie Vega

Melodie Vega

Chief Early Education Officer, Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Centers
Caroline Soga

Caroline Soga

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education, Honolulu Community College

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