BBF Participants: Join us on June 23 for FAQ Office Hours
Our biweekly office hours for participants on June 23 (1-2 pm) will focus on Frequently Asked Questions about requesting funding, our initiative, and apprenticeship. Drop in for a chance to connect with our team!
Searching for Spotlights
Telling the story of the amazing work of our participants is a great way to inspire and teach. We are looking for BBF participants or early childhood education professionals/programs to highlight this summer, either through a video interview or written article. Check out examples of spotlights we have done the past on our Participant and Partner Spotlights page.
Complete the form below if you are interested!
Looking for Potential Apprentices?
Check out Child Care Academy graduates near you!
DCDEE supports a number of Child Care Academies across the state that prepare adults for working in a child care center. They all offer the essential trainings needed to enter the field as well as foundational knowledge of the field; some also include EDU 119. Find more information and the list of Preschool Development Grant-supported academies at the link below, or reach out to your local community college, university, or Smart Start to see if they offer academies. These graduates are ready and excited to work!
High School Pre-Apprenticeship
NC Career Launch Can Help You Set Up and Support Your Program
Do you employ high schoolers at your center, or are you interested in hiring them? NC Career Launch is an NCBCE initiative that supports the development and implementation of pre-apprenticeships for high schoolers. Pre-apprenticeships are modeled after apprenticeship and provide opportunities for students to explore and experience the field while earning post-secondary credit and working toward a Lead Teacher credential. Students take the Introduction to Early Childhood class at their high school or local community college and work 120 hours at a center. These programs are a wonderful means for training and recruiting new talent. Let us know if you are interested!
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.