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Workforce Certificate

This program prepares students for entry-level employment as child care workers in private, public and family day care centers.

Certification and Licensing

Students completing the Early Childhood Education program will qualify for the Child Development Associate.

Application

Students entering this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training after completion of 180 hours of training.

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See Standards of Academic Progress.

Prospective students should be advised by a counselor prior to enrollment.

Need More Information? Contact:

Amber Harrell, Downtown Campus, (904) 633-8182

Curriculum

Total Contact Hours: 600
Total Workforce Credits: 20.00