Expanded Learning Apprentices Graduate

The first cohort of expanded learning apprentices graduated from Berkeley City College with Certificates of Proficiency in Education: School Readiness, and 2 with their AA degrees. The graduation on June 6 was a testament to the strength and dedication of the apprentices to their own career and educational advancement. Berkeley City College President Denise Richardson, ECEPTS Chief Program Officer Sandra Moore, and California Chief Deputy Superintendent Mary Nicely spoke at the event. Nicely "praised the program for its role in creating equitable opportunities for all students."

This two-year apprenticeship is offered by Girls Inc. of Alameda County in collaboration with Berkeley City College, Early Care and Education Pathways to Success, and PCY.  The first of its kind in California, offers participants paid work experience, free tuition, and college-level courses to advance their careers in after-school programs. Read more about the graduates from Girls Inc.