The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Lutheran Senior Services were certified to offer federally a recognized paid apprenticeship program for the positions of Head Start teacher’s aide apprentice.
Candidates for the Head Start Teacher’s Aide Apprenticeship Program will receive two years of paid on-the-job training and professional development. After completing the apprenticeship, teachers will receive a national Child Development Associate Certificate, a Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certificate and a raise. Eligible candidates must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a criminal background check upon acceptance into the program.
The Urban League and Lutheran Senior Services also were certified to offer a certified nursing assistant apprentice program.
“These paid positions will now offer skilled job opportunities to those who otherwise could not have afforded to attend college to obtain these certifications on their own,” said Michael P. McMillan, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc.
For more information regarding the Head Start Teacher’s Aide Apprenticeship program, contact Keesha Strong, vice president of Human Resources, at (314) 506-5395.
