Apply for the Early Educator Apprenticeship – Fall 2025

Through an innovative partnership with the YMCA of the East Bay, Alameda County Social Services Agency, First Five Alameda County, and other stakeholders, we are proud to present the YMCA Early Educator Apprenticeship. This program is designed to train and prepare participants who have an interest in working with young children, birth to age 5. We provide professional knowledge through community college courses, and skills and practice through on-the-job training and internships. If you are interested, complete the following application.

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

*The questions asked in this application are required by our funding sources.