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Facts:

Adults without access to quality childcare face significant challenges in gaining employment to support their family.

Many industries in Maryland – including the childcare industry – face significant challenges in identifying qualified workers to fill open positions.

According to Indeed.com’s career guide, babysitting and working at childcare facilities are among the top jobs for high school students.

What does all of this mean for childcare employers?

High school students and adults interested in early childhood education are ideal pools of talent/workforce for childcare employers.

Through youth and registered apprenticeships, employers can build their talent pipeline through a credentialed career path in the childcare sector.

Recent Maryland policies and legislation will support growth in and access to childcare careers and apprenticeships.

How can a childcare employer do this and potentially receive financial incentives for doing so? By becoming an apprenticeship sponsor with support from the MD Dept. of Labor, high school and college partners, and MAC!

Join us for this informational webinar to learn:

What it means to be a youth or registered apprentice in the childcare industry.

More information on the benefits for a childcare employer in leveraging youth and/or registered apprenticeship into their recruitment and retention strategies.

Resources available to help Maryland childcare employers through the apprenticeship process.

Financial incentives that may be available to offset costs for sponsoring a youth and/or registered childcare apprenticeship program.

Success stories from a Maryland childcare provider and apprenticeship practitioners.

Panel discussion participants to date include:

Moderator: Edna Primrose, Business Development and Partnerships, Maryland Apprenticeship Connector

Chris Peusch, Executive Director, Maryland State Childcare Association

Tony Wohlers, Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences, Harford Community College

Bronwyn Bates, Workforce Program Manager, Howard Community College

Alicia Fales, Supervisor, School to Career Transition, Baltimore County Public Schools 

Logan Dean, Program Manager – Maryland Apprenticeship & Training Program, Maryland Department of Labor