Vermont’s Child Care Apprenticeship Program includes 6 college courses (18 credits). The classes are contracted by the Vermont Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) from the Community College of Vermont (CCV). They are offered in 4 regions of the state in CCV academic centers and as hybrid courses (face to face + online).
Courses are open at a reduced rate to others working in regulated child care, as space allows. Contact VCCICC.
Courses sponsored by the Vermont Child Care Industry & Careers Council include:
- Communication in the Early Childhood and Afterschool Workplace
- Infant and Toddler Development
- Development of the Young Child – Ages 3-8
- Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
- Program Management in Early Childhood and Afterschool Programs
- Leadership, Mentoring and Supervision in Early Childhood and Afterschool Programs
Enrolled child care apprentices complete all six courses, at no charge over 2-years, as part of the requirements of the Child Care Apprenticeship program.
Students who complete the 6 courses:
- May meet the education requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA) after 1 year (3 classes)
- With one more completed course in a core knowledge area, may be eligible for an early childhood Level IIIA certificate
- Completed Apprentices are awarded a Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate from the Vermont Department of Labor and are eligible for an early childhood Level IIIA certificate
- Have met the required coursework for Step 1 and begun Step 2 of the Program Director Credential.
The Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center works with many partners to unify and enhance the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. It is funded by a grant from the Child Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) are co-grantees.
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