Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Early Child Care Professional Training

Yavapai College, in conjunction with Arizona Department of Economic Security, will conduct a no-cost intensive introductory course, titled “Early Child Care Professional Training,” at the Pinal Mountain Elks Lodge, 1775 E. Maple Street in Globe beginning Monday, July 28th & will continue through Friday, August 8th. This is a date and location change for the Globe class.

The 60-hour course is designed for those interested in pursuing careers working in child-care centers, pre-schools, Head Start programs or in-home child care. The 10 modules cover pertinent topics, such as child development, appropriate learning environments, nutrition/menu planning & early reading & math activities to encourage skill development.

The classes meet Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm for two (2) weeks. Seating is limited to 20 participants, & preregistration is strongly recommended. Call toll free 1-866-219-1021 for more information & to register.

Awarded to Yavapai College in 1999, the training enables participants to enter the workforce by providing high-quality child care & education in their communities. The grant provides for up to 15, 60-hour workshops in 11 counties in Arizona each year. Upon completion, students can earn 3 Yavapai College credits.