Early Childhood Educators support the cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development of children through developmentally appropriate programming and environments.

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Terms of Apprenticeship

  • 2-year training program
  • 3,568 hours on-the-job training
  • 432 hours paid related instruction
  • Apprentice must complete the Transition-To-Trainer Course in final year of apprenticeship

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Curriculum

First Term

ECE: Foundations Of ECE 3 Credits

#10-307-148

This 3-credit course introduces the early childhood profession through a historical overview of the field. The course will explore program trends, quality indicators, and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth to 8 years of age.

ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev 3 Credits

#10-307-151

This 3-credit course explores infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children’s development from conception through thirty-six months (3 years). This course includes training for Wisconsin Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care certification.

Second Term

ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition 3 Credits

#10-307-167

This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting for children from birth through 8 years of age. This course includes training for Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, and Mandated Reporter certifications.

ECE: Child Development 3 Credits

#10-307-179

This 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children ages 3-8 years of age.

Third Term

ECE: Early Language & Literacy 3 Credits

#10-307-108

This 3-credit course explores strategies to encourage the development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of age. Prerequisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): EARL YCHL 10307148 - ECE: Foundations Of ECE, EARL YCHL 10307167 - ECE: Hlth Safety Nutrition] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed any of the following course(s): EARL YCHL 10307160 - ECE: Field Experience 1, EARL YCHL 10307174 - ECE: Introductory Practicum] Or Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Early Childhood Education - The Registry Preschool]

ECE: Children W/Diff Abilities 3 Credits

#10-307-187

This 3-credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an inclusive early childhood education setting while examining strategies for cultivating partnerships with families and community supports for children from birth to 8 years of age.

Fourth Term

ECE: Guiding Child Behavior 3 Credits

#10-307-188

This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide childrens behavior in the early childhood education setting for children from birth to 8 years of age. This course meets the requirements of the Wisconsin Pyramid Model training.

ECE: Family & Community Rel 3 Credits

#10-307-195

This 3-credit course will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education for children from birth to 8 years of age. In this course, students will complete the Strengthening Families Training.

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To apply for an Apprenticeship, you must be employed by a business or organization that participates in an apprenticeship program and has a completed Department of Workforce Development (DWD) contract. Each employer sets its own requirements for entry into the program. To determine your eligibility and explore available opportunities, contact your employer’s human resources department.

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If you have questions about this apprenticeship or the application process, please contact our Admissions team.