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Empower to Educate

Intro

Empower to Educate helps current and aspiring early childhood educators begin, advance, and sustain their child care careers through personalized support, training, and financial incentives.

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Eligibility

Eligibility

Empower to Educate participants must be at least 16 years old, able to pass a background study, interested in a career at a licensed or certified child care program in Minnesota, and complete and sign an Empower to Educate Participant Agreement Form. For additional eligibility information, visit the Empower to Educate website.

Benefits

Benefits

Personalized support from a local Workforce Advisor, financial support, free training options, job placement support, and an opportunity to be mentored by an experienced early childhood educator.

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More Information

Visit the Empower to Educate website to discover support available for beginning a career in child care. 

  • A resource for individuals interested in a meaningful career in child care and early childhood education.
  • Receive personalized support from a local Workforce Advisor who can help guide you on your path along with other supports and incentives.
  • The program's advisors have already assisted over 200 aspiring early educators, with another 500 currently in the program.
  • Be part of an exciting and supportive Empower to Educate community as you begin and advance your child care career.