Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program Funding

The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood is offering up to $2.25 million to licensed child care providers and intermediary agencies to recruit, train, and retain early childhood education apprentices.

Connecticut > Office of Early Childhood


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Dec 04, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 10:00 PM
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erica.previti@ct.gov
+18605004461
450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA
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The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood is making up to $2.25 million available through this Request for Applications to licensed child care centers, group homes, and intermediary agencies supporting early childhood education programs, including family child care homes. Funding supports recruiting, training, and retaining apprentices to strengthen the early care and education workforce. The attached materials describe apprenticeship pathways for early childhood educators, including training toward a Child Development Associate credential or an associate degree, on-the-job learning, mentorship, and related instruction. The program materials also outline employer and sponsor responsibilities, wage increases, competency assessments, and apprentice support requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS611513Apprenticeship Training
PSCU099Other Education and Training Services
Smart Codes
early childhood apprenticeship programschild care workforce trainingapprenticeship implementation funding
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 9, 2026-Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Dec 4, 2026-Application period opens
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