"Iowa's future workforce begins in our schools."
So says Iowa Gov.
Kim Reynolds in announcing $1 million in funding to help high school students earn a national child development credential while still in high school, the Des Moines Register reports.
"This forward-looking approach not only prepares young Iowans to be career ready upon graduation, it also supports local businesses in building their workforce pipeline," Reynolds says in a press release.
The state's Department of Education is accepting applications from school districts that partner with or create local child care centers to help more high school students earn the national child development credential, which requires coursework, experience in the field, and a demonstration assessment while working with children.
Applicants can apply for up to $15,000 for each of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, for a total of $30,000.
"Allowable costs include student exam fees, textbooks, CDA course materials, student stipends, licensed child care partner stipends, and other approved expenses," the department says on its website.
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