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- Shawntel Green
- Sep 1
- 3 min read
Early Education Career Institute Launches Nationwide ECE Workforce Initiative, Now Hiring Across 9 States
Columbia-based nonprofit expands apprenticeship model inspired by César Chávez's labor advocacy to address national childcare crisis
COLUMBIA, SC – September 1, 2025 – Early Education Career Institute (EECI), a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, today announced a major expansion of its workforce development initiative, now actively recruiting early childhood education professionals across nine states: Michigan, Montana, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New York, with additional states being added weekly.
Addressing the National ECE Labor Shortage
The announcement comes as childcare centers nationwide face unprecedented staffing challenges. EECI's innovative approach goes beyond traditional training programs by offering a comprehensive workforce solution that recruits, nurtures, and develops competent professionals through their federally registered apprenticeship model.
"We're not just filling positions – we're transforming how the early childhood education industry approaches workforce development," said Shawntel Green, Founder of EECI. "Our model, inspired by César Chávez's advocacy for fair wages and labor equality, ensures ECE workers earn while they learn and advance from $15,000 to $88,000 career potential."
Revolutionary Apprenticeship Model
EECI's US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program offers:
Wageable on-the-job learning with milestone pay increases
88% completion rate and 100% job placement success
21 embedded college credits for career advancement
Multilingual support in Spanish, Ukrainian, Haitian Creole, French, and Portuguese
Comprehensive wraparound services including transportation, childcare, and meal support
Current Hiring Needs
The organization is actively recruiting for positions including:
Infant/Toddler Teachers
3-5 Year Old Teachers
K-3rd Grade Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Floaters and Substitutes
ECE Pathway Recipients at all levels
"We want employers' new and rejected applicants," Green emphasized. "Our bridge program transforms individuals who may have been overlooked into competent, career-ready professionals."
Satellite Hub Partnership Opportunities
EECI is also seeking collaborative profit-sharing partnerships with family childcare providers, center directors, and childcare owners to establish satellite hubs in each target state. This expansion model creates economic infrastructure where "everyone wins" – employers, employees, and communities.
Proven Track Record
Operating for 20 years, EECI currently serves:
300+ active apprentices enrolled in the program
400+ graduates with documented career advancement
80% English as Other Language learners, demonstrating commitment to workforce diversity
Multiple state partnerships including South Carolina, Indiana, Nebraska, and Michigan
Industry Impact
The organization's approach addresses critical workforce challenges by:
Creating sustainable career pathways in early childhood education
Empowering workers with fair wages and advancement opportunities
Building economic infrastructure that supports local communities
Connecting employers with dedicated, professionally trained staff
About Early Education Career Institute
Founded by Shawntel Green and operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2019, EECI provides affordable, career-ready training for early childhood educators. The organization maintains equal opportunity employment practices under Title 29 CFR part 30, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or age.
EECI is recognized by the US Department of Labor, acknowledged by four college boards and systems, and meets US Department of Education CIP criteria. The institute's career readiness program is registered nationwide in American Job Centers and Workforce Offices.
Media Contact: Shawntel Green, Founder
Early Education Career Institute
Phone: (833) 467-9997
Email: sgreen@tipsforchildcare.com
Website: www.tipsforchildcare.com
For Employment Opportunities:
Phone: (833) 467-9997
Translation Support Available: Spanish, Ukrainian, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese
High-resolution images, founder interviews, and additional resources available upon request.
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Note to editors: EECI representatives are available for interviews to discuss the national childcare workforce crisis, innovative apprenticeship solutions, and expansion plans. B-roll footage of training sessions and graduate success stories available.
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