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Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways is sponsored by Alameda County Office of Education. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Alameda County Office of Education - Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program Download Presentation: English Spanish Chinese Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program The Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program is dedicated to supporting the success of early learning and care (ELC) professionals throughout Alameda County.
Our mission is to help you climb your career ladder through earning degree advancement, achieving or upgrading your child development permit, and pursuing ongoing professional growth. With generous stipends designed to inspire and recognize your dedication, we’re here to support your journey and celebrate your commitment to the ELC field.
The Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program is funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). The stipend amounts listed are based on availability of funds. The FY 2025–2026 Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program is now open!
We are currently accepting applications for the FY 2025–2026 program year. To stay informed, email eceworkforce@acoe. org to be added to our mailing list.
To navigate directly to a specific section, please click a link below. Frequently Asked Questions You may be eligible for all three stipends!
Coursework Pathway Stipend Complete ECE/CD or related coursework at an accredited institution of higher education, achieving a grade of ‘C’ or higher STIPEND AMOUNT – Up to $1,200 $100 per semester unit up to 12 units Complete between 7-21+ hours of professional development STIPEND AMOUNT – Up to $400 Obtain a new Child Development Permit, upgrade an existing permit, or earn an early childhood degree STIPEND AMOUNT – Up to $800 Milestone 1: $300 (First Time Child Development Permit) Milestone 2: $400 (Child Development Upgrade) Milestone 3: $600 (AA/Transfer Ready) Milestone 4: $800 (BA Degree or higher) Frequently Asked Questions What is the Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program?
The goal of the Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program is to provide financial incentives, advising, and support to early learning and care providers in Alameda County for completing early childhood related training, college courses, and obtaining or upgrading their child development permits and related degrees.
By participating, early learning and care providers enhance their knowledge and skills, which elevates the quality of education and care for children. The following stipend opportunities are available through the Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program: Coursework Pathway Stipend: For early learning and care providers who finish college courses related to early childhood.
Professional Development Pathway Stipend: For early learning and care providers who complete training or other professional development related to early childhood. Educational Milestones Stipend: For early learning and care providers on the Coursework or Professional Development Pathway who earn or upgrade child development permits and degrees in early childhood or related fields.
Funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program is a collaborative effort involving the Alameda County Office of Education, First 5 Alameda County, local resource and referral agencies (BANANAS, Hively, and 4C's), the California Workforce Registry, local colleges, and other community partners dedicated to supporting early childhood programs and workforce development through Quality Counts Alameda County.
To be eligible to receive an Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program stipend, participants must: Be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security Number OR Tax ID Number Work directly with children for at least 15 hours per week in an Alameda County early learning and care setting.
Eligible programs include: Licensed Family Child Care Licensed infant/toddler, preschool, or school-age centers License-exempt home-based childcare providers License-exempt child care centers Friends, Family & Neighbors (FFN) Nannies (if a member of a verifiable Nanny agency) Please Note: Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten teachers are not eligible to apply for the Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program, however, there are other stipend opportunities available for those working in these settings.
For additional information, please email: earlylearning@acoe. org Please note that the stipend amounts listed in this guide are based on availability of funds. If stipend funds are limited, priority will be given to providers working in the following settings: A Quality Counts Alameda County program (https://www.
alamedakids.
org/qualitycounts/) Programs that have enrolled children receiving a subsidy through a state contract (CCTR or CSPP) or a Resource & Referral agency voucher (APP or CalWORKs) Teachers working in one of the Alameda County Child Care LPC Priority Zip Codes (94501, 94536, 94538, 94541, 94544, 94545, 94546, 94550, 94551, 94566, 94580, 94568, 94577, 94578, 94587, 94588, 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94608, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94702), including Full-Day and Part-Day State Preschool (CSPP), Infant-Toddler Full-Day (CCTR), and School-Aged (CCTR programs).
Which Pathway should I choose? If you need assistance with determining your pathway(s) to choose, please send an email to: eceworkforce@acoe. org , or complete our Eligibility Survey .
Log on to the CA Workforce Registry (www. caregistry. org).
If you do not have a Registry account, you will need to create one and be approved as an employee at an eligible Alameda County provider. A W-9 is required. Please complete, sign, and upload it to the ECE Workforce Registry at this time.
Click here to access a blank W-9 form . Click on “Quick Links” and under Tools, click on the “Stipend Module Application” icon. Review your personal information and if anything is incorrect, follow the instructions at the top of the page to review and edit your Registry Profile.
The accuracy of this information will determine your eligibility for the stipend. If all is correct, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on: Click on “Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program” at the top of the list of programs.
Review the information on this landing page carefully and review the list of resources as some of these resources may be helpful to you as you begin the stipend application process. When you’re ready to apply, click: For additional help, https://youtu. be/RHexGPtryIk?
feature=shared watch this video from the Workforce Registry on How to Apply for a Stipend. How much money can I earn?
$100 per unit up to 12 units ($1,200 total) Professional Development Pathway Milestone 1-$300 (first time permit) Milestone 2- $400 (permit upgrade) Milestone 3- $600 (AA/Transfer Ready) Milestone 4- $800 (BA Degree or higher) Download the Stipend Guide: English | Spanish | Chinese Child Development Training Consortium Stipend Application Guide for 24-25 English Stipend Application Guide for 24-25 Spanish Stipend Application Guide for 24-25 Chinese No events found at this time For General Inquiries, please email: {C}{C}{C} @acoe.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Must be at least 18 with a SSN or Tax ID, work directly with children at least 15 hours/week in an Alameda County early learning and care setting; TK and Kindergarten teachers are ineligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,400 total ($1,200 coursework + $400 professional development + $800 educational milestone). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways is funded by Alameda County Office of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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