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Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program
ECE

Apprenticeship Manager

Laura Pumphrey

lpumphrey@sowib.org

714-225-3496

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. 

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693 hours of related training instruction 

College coursework taken at SWOCC or UCC's in their Early Childhood Education program

3,072 hours

The term of the apprenticeship program is 3,072 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.

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Copyright 2023. Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB). All rights reserved. SOWIB is a proud partner of the American Job Center (AJC) network. SOWIB is an equal opportunity employer/program, committed to inclusive services. SOWIB is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor and the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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