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Center Based Educator Registered Apprenticeship OEC-24-CBERAP

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OEC-24-CBERAPState & Local

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NAICS: 624410
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RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue)
Solicitation # 2139978
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is soliciting applications from established not-for-profit child care resource and referral agencies to establish Child Care Support Centers. These centers will manage regional substitute pools of qualified, vetted professionals to support licensed and registered child care programs, ensuring operational continuity and stability for families. Up to four awards will be granted statewide, limited to one per OCFS-defined region, with total funding anticipated at 12.5 million dollars over five years. Each awardee is expected to receive 625,000 dollars annually and must obtain a CCSC operating certificate from OCFS. Eligible applicants must be prequalified not-for-profit organizations currently operating as recognized child care resource and referral agencies. Awardees are responsible for recruiting and verifying the qualifications of substitute caregivers in compliance with New York State regulations, including comprehensive background checks and adherence to SSL 390-a and SSL 390-b. The centers must operate at least eight hours a day, Monday through Friday, and allocate between 1% and 20% of their funding for caregiver stipends. Technical assistance and technology will be provided by the Early Care and Learning Council. The selection process is based on a scoring system where the technical component is weighted at 80% and the cost component at 20%, with a minimum average score of 65% required for funding consideration. Applicants must submit a two-step electronic application consisting of an online administrative form and an email submission of the program application and budget. Compliance requirements include certifications regarding gender-based violence and sexual harassment policies, as well as registration in the NYS Statewide Financial System for electronic payments. The anticipated contract start date is May 1, 2027.
NYS Office of Children & Family Services

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The Office of Early Childhood in Connecticut is funding the Center-Based Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program (CBE-RAP) to strengthen the early care and education workforce. This initiative aims to provide a structured pathway for entry-level staff in licensed child care centers and group homes through a combination of on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and support for earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Participants will also receive a guaranteed wage increase, incentivizing career advancement within the sector. ECE providers interested in participating are encouraged to hire apprentices and offer the necessary training and mentorship to develop qualified professionals. Additionally, the program seeks proposals from intermediary organizations that will offer technical assistance and coordination to help ECE providers successfully implement the apprenticeship model. The contract, titled "Center Based Educator Registered Apprenticeship OEC-24-CBERAP," has a funding range between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is open for responses until October 4, 2024. The initiative is part of Connecticut’s broader effort to build a sustainable, well-trained early childhood workforce, with Lindsay Raymond serving as the primary contact for inquiries.

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OEC-24-CBERAP Center Based Educator Registered Apprenticeship RFP

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AgencyConnecticut → Office of Early Childhood
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To help build a robust Early Care and Education (ECE) workforce pipeline, the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is funding the implementation of a new Center-Based Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program (CBE-RAP), which will provide work-based learning that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, a transferrable Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, and a guaranteed wage increase to entry level staff. The OEC seeks ECE providers that operate licensed child care centers and group homes that wish to hire apprentices to join their staff. These ECE providers will provide the needed training and supports to help their apprentices become qualified ECE professionals. The OEC also seeks proposals from intermediary organizations. Intermediaries will provide technical assistance and coordination to ECE providers who wish to hire an apprentice but need additional support to operate the apprenticeship program successfully.

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