RAP for Sites

Become an early childhood registered apprentice program site.

As an employer you know the difficulty of retaining staff, and making sure they are well equipped to teach in your classrooms. When you join a RAP, you get access to a suite of benefits that will help improve your staff and child outcomes!

Employer Benefits

Educate your staff to become experts
Improve staff retention
Earn a director stipend
Use as a staff recruitment tool

Eligibility

Must be an eligible Texas School Ready site serving 50% families receiving financial aid
Fill out the letter of commitment
Must be willing to support apprentices in Infant-Toddler and Prekindergarten classrooms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships help employers and job seekers by training teachers for jobs with diverse career paths and promising futures. Apprentices are full-time, paid employees who earn while they learn.

“Apprenticeships that address child care worker shortages are vital to growing a much-needed workforce and allowing Texas families with young children to have highly-skilled people caring for their children,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. “As I’ve shared before, apprenticeship programs are not game-changers. They’re life-changers!”

How long does it take?

The program is designed to be a 2 year program and can vary based on pervious experience and education.

How much does it cost?

The cost is free and funding is provided.

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For More Information

Call: 713-500-3817

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