ECE Credential.
Affordable. Accessible. Career Ready
About Early Education Career Institute (EECI)
EECI is a nationally recognized career school specializing in early childhood education, employment and training as a US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship intermediary. Our innovative programs combine CDA, ECE industry recognized credential preparation with hands-on employment as an apprenticeship experience, helping students earn while they learn.
Accreditation & Recognition
EECI is overseen by three prestigious college boards: Illinois Board of Colleges, South Carolina Technical College System, and Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD). Our program holds national guideline standards registered through US Department of Labor. You can request our program nationwide in American Job Centers and Workforce Offices. Our program also meet US Department of Education CIP criteria.
Program Highlights
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Awarded US DOL Apprenticeship National Guideline Standards
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88% credential completion rate nationally with 100% job placement
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21 stackable college credits toward AA or BA meeting min state criteria
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Translation support in Spanish, Ukrainian, and Haitian Creole
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Flexible delivery: face-to-face, online, and virtual live instruction
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Career pathways from $15k to $88k+ earning potential
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ETPL registered in 9 states plus reciprocal meeting Workforce Pell Grant Criteria
Our Mission
We bridge the gap between education and career readiness, providing accessible, competency-based classroom and on the job training that transforms lives and strengthens the early childhood workforce across the nation.
About Us
Our Impact :
1,791:1 ROI - Every $1 invested returns $1,791
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Find Your Trade Pathway to Professional Growth and Credential Success
Flexible Learning
Individualized Guidance
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Our Mission
Early Education Career Institute (EECI) is an early childhood educator apprentice trade school 501c3 nonprofit. We empower you through your hiring experience to grow, lead, and inspire - one child at a time.
Our mission is to:
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reduces barriers that prevent a thriving workforce for aspiring educators seeking to work with children from birth to 8 years of age.
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provide hiring experiences as an apprentice trade pathway across the nation both face to face and virtual where early childhood educators can gain the on the job skills, knowledge, and confidence they need in a good job through the utilization of portable credentials.
Why Choose EECI
Are you passionate about shaping young minds but feeling overwhelmed by the maze of credential and hiring requirements? The Early Education Career Institute is here to guide you every step of the way. We believe every educator's Journey is unique - and so is your support.
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Hands-On Experience
Apprentices receive 1,000+ hours of on-the-job training, working in real childcare settings while learning from experienced mentors.
Industry-Recognized Credentials
Our programs lead to CDA certification and other stackable early childhood credentials, ensuring strong job placement opportunities.
Multilingual Support
We provide support in six languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, French, Yiddish, and Haitian Creole. to support diverse communities.
Job Placement
We partner with childcare centers, workforce boards, and government agencies to ensure direct career opportunities.
Proven Success
our graduates are securing jobs, increasing wages, and shaping the future of early childhood education.
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Upcoming Courses and Events
Pancakes and PJs Advocacy Summerville SC (1)Sun, Jul 12Holiday Inn Express & Suites Summerville- Pancakes and PJs Advocacy Sumter SCSun, Jul 12Love Covenant Church
Volunteer Orientation | ECE Census | Virtual Opportunity (3)Sun, Jul 12Zoom Meeting
Planning A Healthy Learning Environment (1)Multiple DatesWed, Jul 15Early Education Career Institute
$25 (CDA) Credential Course Columbia SCSun, Jul 26Jewish Day School
$25 (CDA) Credential Course Online (1)Tue, Jul 28Webinar Online- Pancakes and PJs Advocacy Night (6)Sun, Aug 09Jewish Day School
- Pancakes and PJs Advocacy Summerville SCSat, Aug 15Holiday Inn Express & Suites Summerville
$25 Annual (CDA) Credential CourseMon, Aug 17Webinar Online
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