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How to Get Started on Your Early Childhood Journey
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Support for Students
ECDA Training Award
The ECDA Training Award is offered to students undergoing full-time early childhood courses who are passionate about working with children and plan to have a career in the early childhood sector.
Learn more here.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Scholarships
The ECE Scholarships are offered to outstanding in-service Early Childhood Educators who wish to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. We strongly encourage existing educators who have demonstrated strong leadership potential and are committed to taking on larger roles in their organisations or the sector to apply.
Learn more here.
Support for Mid-Career Switchers
Career Conversion Programme
Mid-career professionals looking to pivot into the early childhood sector may apply for the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) by Workforce Singapore. Through the CCP, you can look forward to:
- Industry-recognised training which will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a certified Infant & Early Years Educator, Preschool Educator, or Early Intervention Educator
- Full course sponsorship and a monthly work salary, provided by your employer
How it works:
- Apply for the CCP
- Get matched with a participating preschool by the training provider
- Interview with your matched preschool
- Secure employment as a trainee teacher and begin your sponsored training
Find out more and apply here.