Explore Apprenticeships
Earn While You Learn. Build Your Career. Strengthen the Early Childhood Workforce.
- Discover a career pathway designed for early childhood educators, aspiring teachers, and childcare professionals.
- At the Early Education Career Institute (EECI), our Registered Apprenticeship programs combine instructor-guided education, supervised on-the-job learning, professional mentorship, and competency-based assessments to help participants advance their careers.
- As a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Ambassador, EECI works with employers, workforce agencies, and education partners to expand access to meaningful career opportunities.
- Your experience matters. Your learning counts. Your future starts here.
Choose Your Apprenticeship Pathway
Central Montana Head Start
Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship
Build professional competencies in child development, learning environments, guidance, curriculum planning, and family engagement.
For aspiring and employed early childhood educators
Berçário na Mooca zona leste de São Paulo | Colégio Mooca Educação Infantil ao Fundamental I
Infant & Toddler Career Pathway
Strengthen responsive caregiving, infant development, safe learning environments, observation, and relationship-based practices.
For infant and toddler professionals
Family Empowerment Centers - Family Support
Family Services & Head Start Career Pathways
Explore professional development in family engagement, community resources, communication, and family support services.
Pathway availability and registration vary by occupation and location
How EECI Registered Apprenticeship Works
315
Related Technical Instruction Hours
Structured learning delivered over 15 weeks
2,000
On-the-Job Learning Hours
Supervised occupational experience and competency development
Professional Mentorship
Guidance from experienced workplace professionals
Documented Achievement
Competency assessments, transcripts, and apprenticeship completion documentation
The 315 RTI hours and 2,000 occupational learning hours are separate components of EECI's apprenticeship model. Completion requirements and credentials should be stated according to the apprentice's registered standards.
Enrollment to Completion
Your journey from enrollment to completion
Six clear steps take you from exploring a pathway to advancing your career.
Invest in Your Future Without Navigating It Alone
EECI works with employers and workforce partners to help eligible apprentices explore training and financial support opportunities.
Funding pathways may include:
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
- Employer-sponsored apprenticeship training
- State apprenticeship and workforce development grants
- Missouri Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, where eligible
- Eligible T.E.A.C.H. scholarship opportunities
- Veteran and other qualifying workforce benefits
- Self-pay and approved payment arrangements
Funding is subject to eligibility, available allocations, and applicable program approvals.
From Apprenticeship to Higher Education
Your apprenticeship can be part of a longer educational journey. EECI documents technical instruction, supervised occupational learning, and demonstrated competencies to support institutional review for potential prior learning assessment and academic articulation.
College credit is determined by the receiving institution and is not automatically awarded for apprenticeship hours.
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Explore & Apply
Discover the pathway that matches your employment status, experience, and professional goals.
Eligibility & Employer Verification
EECI reviews applicant qualifications, participating employer information, and applicable funding opportunities.
Begin Related Technical Instruction
Participate in instructor-guided learning, professional assignments, and competency assessments.
Earn While You Learn
Develop occupational competencies through paid, supervised workplace learning and mentorship.
Document Your Accomplishments
Complete required competencies, work-process documentation, and apprenticeship milestones.
Advance Your Career
Explore credential completion, career progression, and potential college credit through participating institutions.
Your Future Starts Here
Build Your Workforce With EECI
Earn while you learn through paid workplace training, mentorship, and career pathways. Bring EECI to Your Workforce Table.