Changing the Future of ECE:
One Program, One Policy, One Apprentice at a Time
Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS) is a nationally recognized leader in developing Registered Apprenticeships tailored to the unique needs of the early care and education (ECE) workforce. As an apprenticeship sponsor, industry intermediary, and field builder, ECEPTS provides training, technical assistance, and strategic guidance to help develop and sustain high-quality apprenticeships for early educators and care providers.
Our Story
Introducing ECEPTS
Get to know ECEPTS and its work, through the eyes of apprenticeship leaders, program partners, and staff.
Publication Spotlight
The ECEPTS Journey: Building a National Infrastructure for Early Educator Apprenticeship
A report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley that chronicles ECEPTS’ evolution as an apprenticeship sponsor in California and a national industry intermediary and field builder.
ECEPTS Strategies For Success
Apprenticeships
Creating accessible career pathways to build a well-prepared and competent ECE workforce.
Field Building
Providing technical assistance and tools to foster a national ECE apprenticeship community.
Systems Change
Encouraging long-term investment in and sustainability of the ECE industry.