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Building Bright Futures with Early Childhood Apprenticeships

BBF is an initiative providing financial support and resources to boost NC pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships in early childhood education.

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New Report Highlights BBF as Strategy for Addressing Child Care Crisis

The NC Chamber Foundation released a report on February 25, 2025 studying strategies for expanding the supply of accessible, affordable, high-quality care options for North Carolina families. Addressing North Carolina's Child Care Crisis: Eleven Strategies to Expand Supply & Support for Working Families discusses apprenticeship and Building Bright Futures as a promising solution to the difficulties child care providers have in recruiting and retaining qualified child care staff.

Evolve Early Learning Shares Experiences About Pre-Apprenticeship in Upcoming Webinar

Join the NC Career Launch Webinar Series on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for valuable insights from Corrie Price of Evolve Early Learning in Asheville, NC! Learn about successful models for implementing youth pre-apprenticeships, network with other educators and industry partners, and identify potential solutions to challenges faced in implementing work-based learning programs.  

North Carolina’s children, families, and businesses need more early childhood education and care options, and Building Bright Futures is an innovative solution to increase access. By supporting and encouraging students to enter the early childhood profession, we’ll help make sure more families and employers have the quality child care they need to thrive.

Former Governor Roy Cooper

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