Last updated: 6/27/2012 11:31:35 AM
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2012
Contact: Tara O’Neill
Phone: 928-717-7621
Email: tara.oneil@yc.edu
YAVAPAI COLLEGE TO CONDUCT NO-COST EARLY CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN PRESCOTT BEGINNING AUGUST 24, 2012
(Prescott) – Yavapai College, in conjunction with Arizona Department of Economic Security, will conduct a no-cost intensive introductory course titled “Early Child Care Professional Training.” The class will meet at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Building 3, Room 123, in Prescott beginning Friday August 24, 2012.
The 60-hour course is designed for those interested in pursuing careers working in child-care centers, pre-schools, Head Start programs or in-home child care. The 10 modules cover pertinent topics, such as child development, appropriate learning environments, nutrition/menu planning and early reading and math activities to encourage skill development.
The class will meet August 24, 25, 31, September 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Seating is limited to 20 participants.
Register online at www.yc.edu CRN# 35121 (Fall 2012)
Call toll free 1-866-219-1021 or email: ccpt@yc.edu for more information.
Awarded to Yavapai College in 1999, the training enables participants to enter the workforce by providing high-quality child care and education in their communities. The grant provides for up to 15, 60-hour workshops in eleven counties in Arizona each year. Upon completion, students can earn three college credits.