Field Building
Field Building in Action
As part of ECEPTS’ commitment to field building, we participate in statewide and national conferences to share what we’ve learned, encourage others interested in pursuing similar initiatives, and generate broad support for ECE Apprenticeships and innovative workforce development efforts.
Click on the links below to hear Randi Wolfe, Ph.D., Executive Director of ECEPTS, share thoughts about the role of sector intermediaries in the development and ongoing implementation of Youth Apprenticeships.
9:55 – ECEPTS and our role as a sector intermediary
25:20 – Centering apprenticeship work through an equity lens
30:28 – Community colleges as the driver of partnerships
38:09 – Building apprenticeship partnerships & the role of intermediaries
48:09 – The role of sector intermediaries and how to be effective
Voices From The Field: 2022 ECEPTS National Conference
Hear first-hand from a panel of five apprentices from the Early Educator Apprenticeship program at YMCA of the East Bay (5.18.22)
Enjoy other materials and videos below from the 2021 and 2022 ECEPTS National Conferences:
2022 ECEPTS National Conference – Breakout session materials
Voices from the Field: 2021 National Conference – ECEPTS Apprentices Talk about Early Educator Apprenticeships
Memorable Insights from Conference Presenters – ECEPTS Virtual Conference, April 2021
Creating Resources and Opportunities
Creating Resources
Economic Impact of Early Care & Education: California Fact Sheet