We are working to increase the recognition of the expanded learning workforce by promoting and advancing career pathways and pipelines, and creating a statewide workforce campaign.

WHY FOCUS ON the expanded learning workforce?

California boasts the largest and one of the highest-rated expanded learning systems in the nation, which relies on the quality of and investment in its workforce. Just as quality teachers are linked to improved student outcomes, quality expanded learning staff are the most important factor in student success.

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Our impact

Launched the first-ever expanded learning apprenticeship program in California in partnership with Girls Inc. of Alameda County, Berkeley City College, and the California AfterSchool Network
Expanded learning staff are now included in the Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program, a result of our advocacy efforts with the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3) in 2021
The Power of Us Workforce Survey is the first-of-its kind national survey of youth-serving professionals, designed to explore, define, and elevate the work of youth-serving professionals.

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Creating Future Educators

Paid internships for high school students to work with younger students after school and in the summer address one of the biggest challenges facing California schools: the education workforce shortage.

Expanded Learning Workforce Summit

We invite you to join us again in 2025 to continue advancing the movement toward quality jobs for youth-serving professionals - it takes all of us!

Pioneering a Professional Pathway in Expanded Learning

Case study about how PCY and our partners made registered apprenticeships a reality in California education.

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