Early Education Career Institute has been trusted by childcare chains, housing developments, premier healthcare, manufacturing companies and government agencies childcare programs to advance the ECE workforce and create immediate solutions.
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About Early Education Career Institute (EECI)
EECI is a nationally recognized career school specializing in early childhood education, employment and training as a US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship intermediary. Our innovative programs combine CDA credential preparation with hands-on employment as an apprenticeship experience, helping students earn while they learn.
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Accreditation & Recognition
EECI is overseen by three prestigious college boards: Illinois Board of Colleges, South Carolina Technical College System, and Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD). Our program holds national guideline standards registered through US Department of Labor. You can request our program nationwide in American Job Centers and Workforce Offices. Our program also meet US Department of Education CIP criteria.
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Program Highlights
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88% credential completion rate with 100% job placement
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21 stackable college credits toward continued education
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Translation support in Spanish, Ukrainian, and Haitian Creole
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Flexible delivery: face-to-face, online, and virtual live instruction
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Career pathways from $15k to $88k+ earning potential
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Our Mission
We bridge the gap between education and career readiness, providing accessible, competency-based classroom and on the job training that transforms lives and strengthens the early childhood workforce across the nation.