November 2023 Newsletter

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SAVE THE DATE for the next Mentor Support Webinar with CCSA

Child Care Services Association (CCSA) will host a community of practice webinar for BBF’s mentors on December 12. Topics to be covered include professionalism in early childhood education and the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program. More details to come! Click the link below for more information on our Mentoring Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices Program (M.A.P.P.) with CCSA.

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Apprentices Signing at Durham Tech

Durham CCSA Hosts Signing Event for Early Childhood Apprentices

After receiving an overwhelming response from local child care centers interested in early childhood apprenticeships, Durham CCSA held a signing event for apprentices at Durham Tech on November 17. This marks the largest ECE apprenticeship program in North Carolina to date, with 43 apprentices and 13 employers signed on to the agreement!

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Katherine Medina - A Safe Place

Spotlight Q&A: Katherine Medina, Apprentice at A Safe Place Childcare

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week earlier this month and NCBCE’s Youth Apprenticeship Celebration Month, we spotlight Katherine Medina, an apprentice at A Safe Place Childcare in Raleigh. Learn more about “Ms. Kat” and what she has to say about her apprenticeship.

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Interested in being featured in a BBF Spotlight?
If you would like to nominate a person or program to be featured in an upcoming spotlight, please contact megan.johnson@nc.gov

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Take a Deep Dive Into the New Building Bright Futures Website

Discover all the resources and news you can use on our new website. We break down what you'll find in each section, including how to find our latest impact data. New items are being added regularly, so keep checking back for updates!

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