YWCA Metro St. Louis has announced the graduation of the first cohort of graduates from its Successful Pathways apprenticeship program.
Saadia Abdalah, Kenisha Adams, Zakia Ahmadi, Joy Blount, Codiedra Burns, Kori Mayfield, and LaToya Mosby have completed their apprenticeship and are now equipped with the skills and credential to embark on careers in early education.
The Successful Pathways program, developed by YWCA Metro St. Louis to address the critical shortage of qualified early education professionals, offers an accelerated, pre-credentialing pathway for individuals interested in entering the field.
Through a combination of paid on-the-job training and comprehensive support services, the program provides participants with the necessary tools to succeed in their roles and advance in their careers.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our inaugural graduating class of Successful Pathways,” said Angel Clower, curriculum instruction manager.
“Our graduates have shown exceptional dedication and perseverance throughout their apprenticeships. Their commitment to learning and growing in the field of early education is truly inspiring.”
The Successful Pathways apprenticeship addresses the shortage of staff in YWCA Metro St. Louis’ Early Education Program and provides participants with a career pathway and economic empowerment.
A Department of Labor registered apprenticeship, Successful Pathways was recently honored with a What’s Right with the Region award for Demonstrating Innovative Solutions by FOCUS St. Louis.
For more information about YWCA Metro St. Louis and the Successful Pathways, please visit ywcastl.org.
