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Our Institute's Career and Tech Center Serves the Early Childhood Educator Needs

At Early Education Career Institute, we specialize in providing the knowledge and resources needed to start a career in early childhood education. Our courses are designed to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary to successfully work in the field of early childhood education.

What makes us unique is our Registered Apprenticeship Program, recognized by the US Department of Labor. This program provides hands-on experience and mentoring to help you become a successful early childhood education professional. With our help, you can start a fulfilling career in early childhood education.

 

Learners:

  • Adult learners must be currently employed or seeking center employment, be registered WIOA, Snaps 2 Work, or Aspiring to be an Early Childhood Educator, director or owner.

  • Pre- Apprentice Priority will be granted to those enrolled in an Art, Secondary School, IB Board,  Vocational, Home School, Cyber and/or Charter School and Adult Ed Program 


 

Programs Offered:

 

Entrepreneur Leadership Program: (Middle and High School, Adults) (On-Going Opportunity) 
 

  • Entrepreneur Leadership Goals to Support  STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math)  based Criteria. Students receive  curriculum requirements to include financial literacy,  financial mathematics, financial markets, and advanced budgeting support. It also adds concentration program management and Home Visitation for students who want to further specialize their ECE career. These are the changes that helped students meet the standard for the STEAM designation.

  • Learners participate in opportunities to showcase their businesses and talents throughout the year.

  • Artists become advocates for their academic needs, business and career related goals early through online platforms such as blogs, YouTube and participate in legislation efforts to expand and discuss art needs. 

  • Program supports artists with display, business, marketing, portfolio building by matching them with mentors from the community. 

 

Early Childhood Educator US DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program: (High School, Adults) (On-Going Opportunity)

At Early Education Career Institute, we strive to prepare the next generation of early childhood educators. Our Early Childhood Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program offers individuals a comprehensive approach to learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful early educators. Through our program, apprentices will learn from the best, gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation for a successful career in the field. With our guidance, you can gain the skills and confidence needed to become a highly sought-after early childhood educator.

High School Diploma + Career Credential Program

The Early Education Career Institute (EECI) High School Diploma + Career Credential Program is designed for adults and emerging professionals who need an alternative pathway to complete their high school education while simultaneously developing skills for a career.

Participants can fast-track their high school diploma while working toward an early childhood education career credential, creating a pathway that connects education, employability, and long-term career advancement.

The program is especially appropriate for individuals interested in entering or advancing in child care, family child care, Head Start, home visiting, family support, and other early childhood education settings.

 

Program Highlights:

  • High School Diploma completion pathway

  • Career-focused education and professional development

  • Opportunity to work toward an ECE career credential

  • Flexible learning designed for working adults

  • Academic guidance and individualized completion support

  • Career-readiness and employability preparation

  • Support transitioning into EECI CDA and Registered Apprenticeship pathways

  • Opportunities to connect learning with real-world early childhood practice

  • Virtual learning and flexible scheduling options

  • Individual progress and completion planning

 

Fast-Track Opportunity: Prior education and completed coursework may be reviewed to help determine an individualized pathway toward completion. Eligibility and graduation requirements apply.

Already working in child care? Ask how your diploma completion, career credential preparation, and ECE Registered Apprenticeship pathway may work together to help you continue working while advancing your education and career.

Let's Make A Change Together.

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Our organization makes every effort to support career and vocational scholars in building career, leadership and entrepreneurship through Apprenticeship and Innovative Career Based Learning Opportunities.

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 Not sure what pathway is best for you or your staff just give us a call! Tel: 833-467-9997

EECI Apprenticeship and Career Institute

EECI is a 501c3 Private Foundation, and the ECE division of TIPS for Child Care Institute and specially designed to foster ECE teachers with little to no exposure to traditional higher education. We are committed to maintaining affordability to support individuals and agencies employing individuals with limited resources needing credential and ECE competency support. All courses implement free research-based elements with the use of best practices in each instructional opportunity. Our learners leave with ECE Competency, and the soft skills needed to be successful throughout their academic and professional career. Group dual language classes offered upon request (Spanish, French, Creole, Mandarin, Arabic)

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Phone: 833-467-9997

Address: 4464 Devine St., STE M

Columbia, SC 29205

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