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Leveraging Early Childhood Apprenticeships to Support the Early Care and Education Workforce

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January 17, 2024

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Summary

On January 17, 2024, the National Governors Association hosted a meeting to discuss the use of early childhood apprenticeships to strengthen the early care and education workforce. This meeting highlighted the ongoing challenges in the child care sector, which continues to struggle with workforce shortages and stagnant wages since the pandemic.

Why this matters for apprenticeships

This article underscores the importance of registered apprenticeship programs in addressing workforce shortages in early childhood education. By leveraging apprenticeship models, states can cultivate a skilled and credentialed workforce essential for the future of early care and education.

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