The successful proposer will propose an innovative and creative program that will recruit people of all ages and backgrounds to the ECE field and help them complete the requirements and obtain a CDA, a Child Development Associate Teacher permit, or a higher level ECE permit. Proposals should address the challenges of obtaining these credentials including, but not limited to, the cost, time commitment, and complexity of the permit requirements, language barriers, and college enrollment process. Successful proposals will offer creative outreach/recruitment plans and new pathways to obtaining ECE credentials, such as high school programs or paid internships. Further, successful proposals will improve collaboration between academic institutions and entities that provide resources/navigation services.
