Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship Program

The BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship Program recognizes the need to create a pipeline of Pacific Islander and Black early educators in San Francisco’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) field. Representation in the classroom matters! This program aims to support and improve the quality, care, and education for BIPOC children by recruiting, training and connecting Pacific Islander and Black students to a career in the early childhood field.

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Attend an information session to learn more:

Virtual Info Sessions:

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

In-Person Session at Children’s Council of San Francisco:

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10 am – 2 pm

BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship program participants will:

Increase the number of Pacific Islander and Black early educators in San Francisco
Improve educational and developmental outcomes for Pacific Islander and Black children
Actively contribute to an improved ECE system that affirms and uplifts San Francisco’s
Pacific Islander and Black communities, families, educators and young children

Two BIPOC ECE Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways

High School Youth Learners

Certificate of Training in early childhood education (ECE)
11- month program with hybrid, in-person classes
Complete on-the-job training at a licensed child care facility
Connection to employment opportunities and continuing education opportunities

Adult Learners

Apply for the Child Development Assistant Permit
Earn 13 college credits in Child Development/ ECE
11-month program with hybrid, in-person classes
Complete on-the-job training at a licensed child care facility
Connection to employment opportunities, continuing education, licensing & start up support

Benefits of Participation for the student:

Fast-tracked enrollment and registration into in demand ECE classes
Earn college credits in an accelerated program
Build a support system of Pacific Islander colleagues
Receive resources, tutoring and academic support
Connect to employment at ECE center-based child care programs

Supports for Pre-Apprenticeship students:

Financial stipends
Supplies (textbooks, laptops, tuition)
1:1 Personal Check-ins
Professional Learning Community with guest speakers and experts from the field

BIPOC Early Educator Pre-Apprenticeship Program Goals:

Work in partnership with community-based organizations citywide to center and amplify the voices of the Pacific Islander and Black communities
Build a career pathway program that is accessible and culturally responsive to the needs and experiences of Pacific Islander and Black high school students and adult learners