Childcare
Select a training program in which you would like to obtain training and pursue a career.Industry: Childcare
Description: Montgomery College Workforce Development & Continuing Education division has provided Early Childhood Education (ECE) training and support services, helping immigrant residents enter this rewarding field. Graduates can pursue the CDA national credential, continue into a credit degree program, or join the workforce. The program features a co-teaching model, combining vocational instruction with ESOL/basic skills support, along with career navigation and job placement services. Backed by a well-regarded ECE program and strong employer partnerships, students are well prepared for success. Classes offered are detailed below.
• ECH205: Child Growth and Development (45 hrs)
• ECH377: Basic Health, Safety, and Breastfeeding Awareness (45 hrs)
• ECH170: Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals (9 hrs)
• ECH132: CDA Portfolio Preparation (30 hrs)
• ECH207: Planning Curricula for Child Care (45 hrs)
• ECH271: Including All Children and the ADA (3 hrs)
• CPR094: Heartsaver CPR, AED & First Aid Skills (4 hrs + testing)
• ECH208: Infant & Toddler Development Curriculum Planning (45 hrs)
Location:
Virtual and In-person
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Certifications Earned: Participants receive their Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Montgomery County, Maryland, be legally authorized to work in the United States, possess a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate interest and commitment to pursuing a career in early childhood education, and meet English proficiency requirements.
Expected Earnings: $22.00 an hour
Contact: Kristen Lindstrom
[email protected]
Industry: Childcare
Description: The WYS Educator Training program provides 16 weeks of training designed to prepare participants for employment opportunities in childcare. The program includes both in-person and live virtual instruction and support, covering job readiness, CPR and first aid, arts-integrated teaching strategies, and the 90-hour child care certification. Participants also receive a paid stipend during training and have opportunities to visit partner sites that may become future employers.
Location:
Virtual and In-person
8700 Georgia Avenue, Suite 500
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Certifications Earned: Participants receive their 90-hour certificate for child care, CPR and First Aid certification.
Eligibility: Participants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, with priority given to adults ages 18 to 24.
Expected Earnings: Starting wage is typically $19.00 an hour with opportunities for growth.
Contact: Arianna Ross
[email protected]
For additional information, contact:
Maryland Department of Labor
Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning
100 S. Charles Street, Tower 1
Baltimore, MD 21201
Email: [email protected]