Evansville, Ind. – Individuals in Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Posey counties ages 15 and up who have an interest in learning more about childcare and early childhood education, will have the opportunity to take skills training, at no cost to the individual through funding from the Lilly Endowment.
The 60-hours of courses are online and self-paced and individuals will be required to also spend 90 hours in an assigned Early Childhood setting in the community. Upon completion, this training can become college credit for Ivy Tech’s Early Childhood Education 101 Course.
This training offers foundational knowledge in health and safety in early care and education settings, including communication with families, setting up an early childhood environment, and skills application. Upon completion of the course, students will take a competency-based assessment.
The course will be offered during Ivy Tech’s Summer Session June 9-Aug. 3. Students will also receive a $100 stipend. Students must be able to provide transportation to the Early Childhood locations.
Space is limited. To apply go to link.ivytech.edu/ECSumSesh.
