Some funds are set-aside for family child care providers. Others are those programs selected for the Career and Wage Ladder. They expect to fund about 50 providers for scholarships by the end of December. Training is by contract and will probably be up to 5 credits. The idea is that the provider is working towards their early childhood degree.
Release time is included in the project funding.
Brint mentioned an apprenticeship program for ECE and paraprofessional. It was awarded to Clover Park Technical College and started last week. L and I has the money for the contract. Input is needed from the rest of the state. RTAGs may be used.