Career Resources

 

Professional Development Resources

  • Montana Early Childhood Project: 

    Click here for the state wide training calendar. 

  • Head Start Professional Development and Standards:

    An overview and links to credentials, professional development and professional development standards

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Early Childhood Higher Education Programs

The Montana Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program (MECAP) aims to support and increase retention of early childhood education (ECE) providers through on-the-job training, mentorship, and college coursework. Upon completing the program, apprentices are awarded the Child Care Development Specialist Certificate from Montana’s Department of Labor and Industry and reach Level 4 on the Montana Practitioner Registry.