Early Care and Education Apprenticeships Learning Agenda. Research Report. OPRE Report #2025-070
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| Title: | Early Care and Education Apprenticeships Learning Agenda. Research Report. OPRE Report #2025-070 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Tricia DelGrosso, Erin Doyle, Catherine Kuhns, Diane Schilder, Helena Wippick, Urban Institute, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) (DHHS), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE), MEF Associates |
| Source: | Urban Institute. 2025. |
| Availability: | Urban Institute. 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Tel: 202-261-5687; Fax: 202-467-5775; Web site: http://www.urban.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 76 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Contract Number: | HHSP233201500064I |
| Document Type: | Information Analyses Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Apprenticeships, On the Job Training, Job Training, Program Development, Program Implementation, Barriers, Affordances, Access to Education, Student Financial Aid, Program Effectiveness |
| Abstract: | Early care and education (ECE) apprenticeship programs provide structured on-the-job learning combined with job-related education or coursework. ECE apprenticeships are viewed as a promising strategy to prepare people for careers in ECE or provide career pathways for the those currently working in ECE. This report presents a framework to guide future research and offers a strategic approach to develop a portfolio of evidence about the implementation and outcomes of ECE apprenticeship programs. The project team scanned available information about ECE apprenticeship programs, interviewed seven people knowledgeable about ECE apprenticeships, and held a virtual convening with 25 participants to learn about ECE apprenticeships. The team identified and reviewed 28 nonresearch publications, such as policy briefs, advocacy briefs and reports, program overviews, and technical assistance resources, and 16 research publications. The team analyzed themes from the available information, interviews, and virtual convening to inform the learning agenda and associated recommendations. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED677504 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Early care and education (ECE) apprenticeship programs provide structured on-the-job learning combined with job-related education or coursework. ECE apprenticeships are viewed as a promising strategy to prepare people for careers in ECE or provide career pathways for the those currently working in ECE. This report presents a framework to guide future research and offers a strategic approach to develop a portfolio of evidence about the implementation and outcomes of ECE apprenticeship programs. The project team scanned available information about ECE apprenticeship programs, interviewed seven people knowledgeable about ECE apprenticeships, and held a virtual convening with 25 participants to learn about ECE apprenticeships. The team identified and reviewed 28 nonresearch publications, such as policy briefs, advocacy briefs and reports, program overviews, and technical assistance resources, and 16 research publications. The team analyzed themes from the available information, interviews, and virtual convening to inform the learning agenda and associated recommendations. |
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