Partnership Prepares Students for Education Careers

About the Program

Category: Community and Economic Development (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

Maricopa County’s Human Services Department (HSD) partnership with the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) to provide an innovative approach to address the growing demand for high-quality early childhood education. Through the program, high school students pursuing early education are allowed to complete internships in Head Start model classrooms located on the EVIT campus. By offering hands-on training, the program enables students to acquire essential skills and experience in early childhood education. Not only does the program benefit participating students, but it also contributes to the local community by creating a highly skilled and talented workforce capable of delivering quality education and care to young children. The program's collaboration with EVIT represents an innovative and targeted approach to addressing the needs of the local community, ensuring that the future workforce is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality education and care to young children.