Start Your ECE Career Here

EECI Is The Place Where People Who Love Children Build Careers Working With Them

Join the 2025 "Rev Up" the ECE Workforce Movement

Find Your Passion in Early Childhood Education at the Early Education Career Institute

Early Education Career Institute is a non-profit 501c3 with our priorities set around you and getting Early Childhood Education professionals like you into a great work environment! We are the perfect place to start your career in early childhood education. As a US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor, our mission is to provide you with everything you need to succeed.

Take advantage of our services:

career readiness skills
credential prep
related training
jobseeker support

"Rev Up" Scholars only pay $65 for

Online 120 Clock Hour

CDA Course with live Support

Funding will go fast, please follow these steps to sign up today:

Achieve Your Dreams As An Early Childhood Educator with Us

We Empower Future Childhood Educators

Our US DOL Apprenticeship Program Sponsorship ensures that our graduates are treated fairly, receive on-the-job learning and earn a livable wage. EECI staffing team is a part of your journey until you have met your ultimate career goals!

More Than CDA Prep

Our dual enrollment programs provide a bridge to higher education, allowing students to receive both their minimum state credential criteria (annual hours, CDA, etc.) and an Early Childhood Education credential at the same time. EECI offers a wide range of courses designed to meet the diverse needs of our learners, and our experienced faculty is here to help you every step of the way.

Unlocking Your Potential, We Enhance Lives

Our caring and dedicated staff are here to support and guide you every step of the way. We match you with a network or ECE employers or support your workplace meet apprenticeship criteria. We can be used as RTI for any center-based employer sponsored ECE Registered Apprentice Program.

Fill the form out below to talk to us about your next steps for apprenticeship, a class or to speak with someone about enrolling a cohort.

National Guideline Standards Announcement

NextLevel Job: Workforce Readiness Grant

Be an Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen (or eligible non-citizen)
Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree
Must enroll in EECI Program and complete Application
Must fill out the application inquiry form

Sat, Jan 25
CPR/First Aid (8)
eeci - Columbia
Multiple Dates
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Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
eeci - Columbia, 2205 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Red Cross CPR/FIRST AID infant, child adult training printed cards printed onsite.
Sat, Jan 25
Blood Borne Pathogen (2)
Early Education Career Institute
Multiple Dates
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Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Early Education Career Institute, 9005 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
This Bloodborne Pathogens training supports participants in the ability to identify common pathogens, demonstrate steps to protect themselves from blood and bodily fluids and identify steps or protocols that may be in written procedures regarding protection children and staff.
Sun, Jan 26
Race Relation Solutions In ECE (1)
Clubhouse
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Jan 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Clubhouse
VoiceIt. A Series to discuss, educate and promote the equitable teachings of children of color In Early Care.
Sun, Jan 26
Credential Support Module 3&4 (1)
Live Webinar
Multiple Dates
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Jan 26, 2025, 8:00 PM CST – Jan 27, 2025, 9:00 PM CST
Live Webinar
Current apprentice and students needing guidance please join this open session with Q&A
Mon, Jan 27
Confidentiality In Child Care Settings (1)
Webinar
Multiple Dates
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Jan 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Webinar
This instructional opportunity will ensure that participant will be able to assess information and determine if it is of confidential nature. They will also become mindful of their surrounding and who is around when they are discussing children and families.
Tue, Jan 28
NAEYC code of ethics (2)
Online Live Webinar
Multiple Dates
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Jan 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Online Live Webinar
Highly engaging professional development opportunity for staff to understanding receive an introduction to the NAEYC Code of Ethics.
Wed, Jan 29
Office Hours: Credential Support Module 3&4 (2)
EECI - Indianapolis
Multiple Dates
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Jan 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
EECI - Indianapolis, 450 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240, USA
Current apprentice and students needing guidance please join this open session with Q&A
Thu, Feb 06
Planning A Healthy Learning Environment (1)
Early Education Career Institute
Multiple Dates
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Feb 06, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
Early Education Career Institute, 9005 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
This learning opportunity will address the risks associated with improper hygiene while discussing strategies to reduce the spread of infectious disease.
Tue, Feb 11
Communicating Professionally (1)
Live Webinar
Multiple Dates
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Feb 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Live Webinar
This learning opportunity addresses communication as a core value and competence in ECE.
Fri, Mar 21
Pancakes and PJs Advocacy Night (5)
EECI - Indianapolis Campus
Multiple Dates
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Mar 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
EECI - Indianapolis Campus, 2100 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
Let them eat Cake - PanCakes! Great week end unwinding and networking opportunity.. you are invited to attend as we host this real talk event!
Thu, Jan 16
Enhancing Reasoning Through Mathematics (3)
Online Webinar
Details
Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Online Webinar
Join TIPS for Child Care Institute Inc., Trainers as we discuss metacognition, how the brain things about thinking, ways to promote logic in young children through math and concepts associated with math.
Tue, Jan 14
SELF-CONCEPT: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE SELF CONCEPT IN CHILDREN (2)
EECI - Indianapolis
Details
Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
EECI - Indianapolis, 2100 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
Imagery and how children perceive themselves is an important component in the early years. Join this session as we discuss Theory In Practice Strategies to support you in your success as a practitioner.
Tue, Jan 14
SELF-CONCEPT: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE SELF CONCEPT IN CHILDREN (1)
EECI - Columbia Campus
Details
Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
EECI - Columbia Campus, 2205 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Imagery and how children perceive themselves is an important component in the early years. Join this session as we discuss Theory In Practice Strategies to support you in your success as a practitioner.
Tue, Jan 14
Helping Children Learn to Manage Their Own Behavior (5)
EECI - Indianapolis
Details
Jan 14, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
EECI - Indianapolis, 2100 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
Imagery and how children perceive themselves is an important component in the early years. Join this session as we discuss Theory In Practice Strategies to support you in your success as a practitioner.
Tue, Jan 14
Helping Children Learn to Manage Their Own Behavior (4)
Columbia
Details
Jan 14, 2025, 11:30 AM – 11:35 AM EST
Columbia, 2205 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Imagery and how children perceive themselves is an important component in the early years. Join this session as we discuss Theory In Practice Strategies to support you in your success as a practitioner.
Fri, Jan 10
Pancakes and PJs Advocacy Night (4)
EECI - Indianapolis Campus
Details
Jan 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
EECI - Indianapolis Campus, 2100 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
Let them eat Cake - PanCakes! Great week end unwinding and networking opportunity.. you are invited to attend as we host this real talk event!
Tue, Dec 10
ECE Workforce Hub Group Orientation (2)
Teams Webinar
Multiple Dates
Details
Dec 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Teams Webinar
Interested in becoming an Employer Sponsor for ECE career apprentice? We would love to have you and walk you through the benefits of being an Employee sponsor for a US DOL ECE Apprenticeship program!
Thu, Oct 24
CDA Prep | ECE Apprenticeship Program Orientation | Zoom
Online Webinar
Multiple Dates
Details
Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Online Webinar
CDA Prep Orientation join us in this build back effort to bring quality classes to providers. You now can enroll in 120 Hours, Portfolio and Test Prep to meet National CDA Credential. School Districts, Head Start Programs and Private programs seeking to become a high-quality center this is for you!