Early Learning Workforce Development
The Early Learning Workforce Development Program provides tuition assistance for early learning and care professionals who work directly with children ages birth to 13 years of age or who plan to teach children in preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (TK).
There are certain eligibility requirements as noted below. Participants must reside and work within Orange County. Space is limited since state funding varies on a yearly basis.
Career development guidance is also available for early learning and care professionals to assist with the California Child Development Permit process.
The Early Learning Workforce Development Program is funded by the Quality Counts CA (QCC) Workforce Pathways and the Early Education Teacher Development Grants.
- Associate and Bachelor Degrees or Permit: Stipend Eligibility
- CA Teaching Credential: Stipend Eligibility
- Professional Development Completion for Child Development Permit
- Career Development Coaching in Early Childhood Education
- Resources
Associate and Bachelor Degrees or Permit: Stipend Eligibility
CA Teaching Credential: Stipend Eligibility
Professional Development Completion for Child Development Permit
Career Development Coaching in Early Childhood Education
Resources
CONTACT:
ELWorkforce@ocde.us
Coordinator
(714) 966-4264
Project Liaison
Career Development Coach
Workforce Pathways Stipend Program
(714) 327-1078
Program Specialist
Early Education Teacher Development Grant
(714) 966-4310
Program Data Technician
(714) 966-4467
Project Manager
(714) 966-4419
2026-27 Workforce Development Applications are now open for a limited time. See program flyers below for more information.
