Program Summary/Description
Early Learning Works creates pathways for entry into the early childhood education profession, building up the workforce needed by employers and opening the door for jobseekers into this fulfilling field. Early Learning Works promotes both career exploration and direct work experience and hiring for those seeking full-time careers.
Primarily funded by Multnomah County, our programming has a special focus on supporting local preschools and connecting jobseekers to the quality jobs at Preschool for All programs.
Program Contacts
Lead: Carmen Ellis, [email protected]
Key Program Documents
Program Standards & I-Trac
Program Applications & Career Guides
- Early Learning Works Paper Applications
- (Youth Providers) Quick Guide to Getting Started in an Early Childhood Education Career
- (Adult Providers) Quick Guide to Getting Started in an Early Childhood Education Career
Training Stipends
Training, Certification, and Professional Development
- Required Training and Certification for Entry Level ECE Jobs
- (available in English, Russian, and Spanish)
- Portland Metro Regional Early Childhood Education College and University Programs
- Early Learning Works Training & Credentials For NextGen_published.pptx
- Paying for Out-of-USA Degree Translation and Evaluation
- Training Resources List