“Earn While You Learn” completes first intense summer semester with nine students on Prescott Campus | Seeking ten students for fall semester
Yavapai Community College has just completed what it describes as its first “Earn While You Learn” childcare training program at its Dell Web Family Enrichment Center on the Prescott Campus. Nine students completed the intense eight-week summer program and the College is seeking ten students for the fall 16 week semester.
According to a Community College news release, students collect a paycheck for their work at the Center, obtain 12 tuition free college credits and receive hands-on classroom experience. The pay and waiver of tuition are made possible through scholarship funds.
Students who complete the program receive a basic early-childhood education certificate. “We wanted [students in the intense summer program] to end the summer with something tangible,” Community College Education Professor Tara O’Neill said. The program allows students in the program to immediately enter the childcare workforce, earn an advanced certificate by continuing for one more semesters, or pursue an education transfer degree. “We’re giving them experience in a school setting, a great foundation for parenting and confidence. We’re hoping this will help them decide what they want to do with their future.”
The program will accept ten students for the fall 2021.
Source: Yavapai Community Collee News release.
