Sep 22, 2022
In Part 2 of this 2-part interview, Adele Burnes, Deputy Chief of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards, talks about equity in the context of the Registered Apprenticeship system, highlighting strategies and initiatives California is embracing in this regard, and advocating for better policies around the...
Sep 22, 2022
In Part 1 of this 2-part interview, Adele Burnes, Deputy Chief of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards, discusses the significance of expanding apprenticeship to "non-traditional" sectors like education and technology. She also articulates the funding mechanisms available to absorb the costs of the academic...
Jul 27, 2022
Joya Chavarin, Ed.D., was one of the original architects of ECE Apprenticeships in California. Her personal and professional lived experience as a black woman informs her understanding of what "walking the walk" of equity and diversity means in ECE professional development, and grounds her unwavering commitment to...
Jul 19, 2022
Brenda Hagan first got involved in ECE Apprenticeships as a small business owner trying to address a staffing shortage. Since then, as Project Manager in the KY Governor's Office of Early Childhood, Brenda has developed a unique and successful apprenticeship for high school students interested in ECE, and recently...
Jun 29, 2022
This episode features Pamm Shaw, the primary force and architect behind the large and highly successful Head Start Apprenticeship of the YMCA of the East Bay in California. Reflecting a deep understanding of the ECE industry and workforce, Pamm offers unique wisdom, insight, and encouragement to folks currently in...