Thank you for your interest in the Early Childhood Education apprenticeship program. Starting April 22, 2025, we will pause accepting new apprentice applications for Coos, Curry, and Douglas County. We encourage you to check back on July 1, 2025, for updates regarding these regions.
New employers/training agents are encouraged to apply and will still be accepted during this time.
Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program
WOMEN, MINORITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training, related instruction, mentorship, and incremental wage increases. The apprenticeship is offered in Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties.
The Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship creates a true "earn and learn" pathway to employment for job seekers, who are interested in a career in Early Childhood Education.
693 hours of related training instruction
College coursework taken at SWOCC or UCC's in their Early Childhood Education program
2,500 hours
The term of the apprenticeship program is 2,500 hours of on-the-job, paid work experience.
Little to No Cost
College courses will be little to no cost to
apprentices through the use of scholarships and grants.
