EUGENE, Ore. — The need for trained childcare professionals continues to be an issue both in Lane County and nationally. To address this need and reduce barriers for those interested in these careers, Lane Community College with staff from Quality Care Connections will offer a free, one-day, fast track training to get qualified individuals into jobs working with children. Those interested in a new career or returning to the field of childcare can register to attend this free training June 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lane Community College.
“The jobs for entry level childcare professionals are plentiful in small home based environments, as well as larger centers, as we head into the summer months.” said Quality Improvement Specialist April-Kay Williams. “Ready to work entry level positions include Certified Center - Aid I, Certified Family - Assistant I, Assistant Program Leader - Certified School-Age Centers, Register Family - Support Substitute, Cook, and/or Support Staff.”
According to Williams, those seeking out the training and certifications on an individual basis could face months of one day classes and exams, as well as the exam costs and resources to complete the different requirements. During the fast track training, participants are offered materials online, in-person, and printed to allow all learners the ability to be successful in their unique learning environment.
“They will learn everything needed to leave our training with comprehensive health and safety and hands-on skills required to be job ready for any child care location in our state,” added Williams.
More information and registration information for the June 24 training is available at lanecc.edu/QCCFastTrack.
Lane Community College educates over 15,000 students annually at six locations across Lane County and online. Students and alumni from all 50 states and 79 countries create more than an $850 million dollar impact on the local economy, helping to support more than 13,000 local jobs. Lane provides affordable, quality, professional technical and college transfer programs; business development and employee training; academic, language and life skills development; and lifelong personal development and enrichment courses.