Are you interested in Education and want someone to pay you to go to college for free? Need a job that pays $15 per hour? Do you like kids? Do you want a summer internship?

If you said “Yes” to any of these questions, please keep reading about the Preschool Promise Pathways Program

–This locally-funded program will pay for the CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) training for high school students.

–Summer internships are available during June/July, which pay $15 per hour to work in a childcare center.

–Find a center to work in through Preschool Promise while in high school (such as Wenzler Preschool and Learning Center down the street!)

–Upon graduation, you can become a Pathway Scholar where Preschool Promise will provide training and work opportunities during the summer, find a center to work in, and provide a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year toward your education.

—Requirements for the program—Become a Pathway Intern working part-time between 5 and 20 hours per week at a Preschool Promise site, interested in pursuing a degree in education or training in a related field (Early Childhood, Teacher Education, Intervention Specialist, Education Administration, Non-profit administration, Curriculum Development, etc.)

—Optional additional opportunities—You can also participate in a Club for students interested in Early Childhood Education to network, talk to local professors, and go on field trips to various childcare centers in the area.

If you are interested, reach out to Ms. Hammaker, who can show you a slideshow with more information (kristen.hammaker@alterhs.org). You can also contact the program coordinator, Mr. James Cosby, at: continuingeducation@preschoolpromise.org