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Author: Kito Jumanne-Marshall
YWCA in Kalamazoo creates ‘career pathway’ to staff 24-hour childcare center
This program partnership will create an employment pipeline in Kalamazoo County. Apprentices will train as early learning professionals at YWCA’s new Edison Children’s Center, on the lower level of The Creamery apartment building at the intersection of Portage and Lake streets in Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood.
Career pathway program aims to fill shortage of childcare providers in Kalamazoo
The Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway program was created to fill a childcare shortage officials said became very apparent in specific neighborhoods throughout the city of Kalamazoo.
Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
Are you interested in a career in childcare where you help children and families learn? Learn more about the apprenticeship where you can get paid to complete your training and work in this exciting career!
Volunteering can boost mental, physical health during COVID-19 pandemic
“Jay Parsons is one of the most committed and compassionate educators I have ever met. His service as a volunteer tutor and instructor positively impacts the lives of the learners who are fortunate to work with him. He also inspires others to volunteer and teach adults by his example and his remarkable lifelong dedication to education,” Evans said.
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