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Title: The ECEPTS Journey: Building a National Infrastructure for Early Educator Apprenticeship
Language: English
Authors: Lea J. E. Austin, Abby Copeman Petig, Elizabeth Pufall Jones, Jenna Knight, University of California, Berkeley. Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)
Source: Center for the Study of Child Care Employment. 2025.
Availability: Center for the Study of Child Care Employment. Institute of Industrial Relations, University of California at Berkeley, 2521 Channing Way #5555, Berkeley, CA 94720. Tel: 510-643-7091; Web site: https://cscce.berkeley.edu/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Early Childhood Teachers, Labor Force Development, Career Pathways, Institutional Role, Organizational Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: California
Abstract: This case study takes a close look at Early Care & Education Pathways to Success' (ECEPTS) role as a national industry intermediary. It details how the organization evolved from a state-based Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor by forging strategic relationships and offering comprehensive program design and implementation support. In tracing ECEPTS' journey from sponsoring a handful of ECE apprenticeships in California in 2019 to its current status as a national leader shaping the ECE apprenticeship landscape, a clear set of operating principles emerges. Continuous Improvement: ECEPTS' programs and strategies are piloted, assessed, and refined based on partner feedback, real-world challenges, and data to ensure relevance and effectiveness. Building Community and Relationships: Apprenticeship is not just a training model; it's a community-building endeavor rooted in trusting and respectful relationships. Peer networks and shared learning opportunities are integral to ECEPTS' organizational approach. Experts as Learners: Staff, partners, and apprentices are all contributors and learners in this ecosystem--ECEPTS is not "the" expert. Grow Your Own: ECEPTS prioritizes educator and community experience and expertise in its pipeline: half of its staff have a background in early care and education, and all of those working directly with RA partnerships have experience with ECE and/or degree-driven apprenticeships. Consistency and Efficiency: Standardized tools and reliance on research-based approaches support implementation and allow ECEPTS to scale its work efficiently without trading fidelity to its mission and values. Adaptability to Local Contexts: ECEPTS has continually adapted its approaches to help partners reflect their communities' distinct cultural, political, policy, and economic contexts. [This paper was funded by a grant from Early Care & Education Pathways to Success, a project of Tides Center.]
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Entry Date: 2026
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