About Us
The Consortium of Early Childhood Educators was born out of the necessity to address the industry’s workforce crisis and to promote equity in the field of Early Education. We formed a Workforce Development Sector to assess community needs. The Early Education Workforce Development Sector consists of community stakeholders and concerned organizations. Together, we identified the lack of qualified staff available to the early education industry, as well as other disparities within the Early Childhood Education community.
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Next, our founding Directors Committee continued to brainstorm and bring solutions to fruition. We developed an apprenticeship and internship program, supported by a learning management system, to address the shortage of qualified professionals and strengthen centers serving communities of color.
We believe that early childhood education is the foundation for lifelong learning and success.
By investing in our children today, we are shaping the future for generations to come.
Our Mission
Developing Educators,
Strengthening Centers
& Advocating for Equitable Policies
to Educate Children of Color
Our Vision
We have a vision to develop a highly qualified workforce of Early Childhood Educators that meet the cultural needs of African American children and children of color, through apprenticeships and internships with measurable outcomes, and advocacy for full inclusion at the policy tables both state and locally. Thereby, supporting our children, families and communities with honesty and integrity.
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
Director's Committee
