Child Development Associate
Apprenticeship Program
Classroom Instruction
- ECED 1110 Infant/Toddler Development
- ECED 1120 Preschool Child Development
- ECED 1150 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECED 1260 Health, Safety & Nutrition
- HLTH 1730 Pediatric Basic Life Support & First Aid
What You'll Earn as an Apprentice
A Rewarding New Career
- Paid Employment
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Licenses & Certifications
- National Apprenticeship Credential
- Early Childhood Certificate or CDA License
- Pediatric Life Support & First Aid Certification
What You'll Learn as an Apprentice
- Develop educational and training programs for children
- Monitor health and behavior of children
- Teach health and hygiene practices to children
- Teach daily living skills and behaviors to children
- Care for children with special needs or mental health disorders
- Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians
Courses follow a traditional college semester schedule and are offered in a hyflex format. Students can attend class in-person, virtually, or fully online.
Monitoring, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Coordination
Average Starting Wage: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
How Do I Get Started?
Contact our apprenticeship department at workforce@northeast.edu or call (402) 844-7121 to learn more.
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