UCCS ECSE Apprenticeship Program

UCCS ECSE Apprenticeship Program

Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education or IECE Graduate Certificate

ECSE Apprenticeship Program

The UCCS BA in IECE or IECE Graduate Certificate program is pleased to announce a new ECSE Apprenticeship program. Federally-registered apprenticeships are a nationally-recognized work-based learning model that provides workers with job experience, mentorship, supportive services, and wage increases for credential and degree attainment.

For more information, contact the Apprenticeship Director at ecserap@uccs.edu

To apply, email your completed application form to the Apprenticeship Director.

Benefits for Apprentices

  • Access to specialized apprenticeship grant funding
  • On the job learning
  • ECSE licensure
  • Mentoring
  • Dedicated career navigation

Requirements for Apprentices

  • 45 prior college credits in ECE or an AA in ECE (2.0 GPA) and/or accepted into the IECE Graduate Certificate Program
  • Works 20 or more hours in a UCCS apprenticeship sponsored ECE setting
  • Applied and accepted to UCCS IECE BA or IECE Graduate Certificate program
  • Enrolled in required IECE courses at UCCS
  • Applied and accepted to UCCS ECSE Apprenticeship Program

Benefits for Employers

  • Employees working toward their ECSE licensure
  • Employees receiving education and training

Requirements for Employers

  • Sponsored by UCCS ECSE Apprenticeship Program
  • Support Apprentices in their UCCS coursework (mentorship, flexibility, OJT etc.)
  • Provide .50 raise annually while participant is an apprentice