APRENDE is an early childhood teacher training program that uses hands-on work experience in early childhood classrooms to earn certificates and degrees in early childhood.
APRENDE has three different training programs:
Pre-Apprenticeship Program: a pre-apprenticeship for people who do not have experience working in early childhood settings. Pre-Apprentices gain experience through a 150-hour field experience and earn a Child Development Certificate (CDC) in early childhood education, qualifying them to be an assistant teacher.
Registered Apprenticeship Program: a registered apprenticeship program with the NM State Apprenticeship Office for people working in early childhood who are interested in a supported pathway to an associate degree in early childhood to become a lead teacher.
Infant Toddler Child Development Certificate (CDC) Cohort: APRENDE offers a special CDC cohort that starts in the fall term for infant and toddler teachers or anyone who would like to get experience in an infant and toddler classroom.
