The ECE REWARD (Early Care Educator Recruitment for Equity in the Workforce through Academic, Retention and Development) program at San Francisco State University’s Department of Child & Adolescent Development, provides
Tier 2 supports existing workforce participants in gaining an Associate Degree equivalent and a Teacher Permit, preparing them to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Participants complete 2,000
Tier 3 provides existing workforce participants the education and experience needed to earn a Bachelor’s degree and a Site Supervisor Permit. Participants complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training over two
IRISE develops a well-educated and skilled workforce through paid apprenticeships, offering participants a chance to learn directly from mentors inside the field while going to college and earning a wage.
IRISE develops a well-educated and skilled workforce through paid apprenticeships, offering participants a chance to learn directly from mentors inside the field while going to college and earning a wage.
IRISE develops a well-educated and skilled workforce through paid apprenticeships, offering participants a chance to learn directly from mentors inside the field while going to college and earning a wage.
Tier 1 provides new to the workforce participants with the education and hands-on experience needed to earn an Associate Teacher Permit. Participants complete 350 hours of on-the-job training and 23
The BIPOC Early Educator Youth Pre-Apprenticeship provides culturally affirming resources and support to help high school students and transitional age youth between the ages of 16-24 who identify as Black
The BIPOC Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Adults provides culturally affirming resources and support to help Black and Pacific Islander adults new to the early care and education field complete 12-15 core
The ECE Equity Leadership Academy is an executive-level program aimed at increasing knowledge, skills, and understanding of leadership grounded in racial equity, social justice, and values identification. Over the course