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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for childcare apprenticeship in the United States is $17.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for someone in a childcare apprenticeship?

A typical day in a Childcare Apprenticeship involves assisting with planning and delivering engaging activities, helping children with meals and personal care, and supporting their social and emotional development. Apprentices often work alongside qualified practitioners, gaining hands-on experience while studying for a childcare qualification. The role can include observing and recording children's progress, maintaining a safe environment, and communicating updates to parents or guardians. It's a busy, interactive setting where you actively contribute to a team and learn essential skills for a future career in childcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a childcare apprenticeship, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Childcare Apprenticeship, you should possess a genuine interest in child development, basic literacy and numeracy skills, and usually a minimum level of education such as GCSEs or equivalent. Familiarity with safeguarding protocols, health and safety regulations, and completing required DBS checks are essential. Strong communication, patience, and teamwork skills help you build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents. These competencies ensure a safe, nurturing environment and support the effective learning and development of children in your care.

What is a childcare apprenticeship?

A Childcare Apprenticeship is a role where you gain hands-on experience working with children while studying for a recognized qualification. Apprentices support early years educators in nurseries, preschools, or childcare centers by assisting with activities, ensuring children's safety, and promoting their development. While working, apprentices receive training to build their skills and knowledge in childcare best practices. This program allows individuals to earn a wage while learning, making it a great pathway into a childcare career.

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Coordinator - Workforce Apprenticeships

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL โ€ข On-site

$48K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Position Title:
Coord-WorkforceApprenticeships
Campus:
East Peoria Campus
Employment Type:
Management, StaffFull time
Department:
Workforce Readiness & Sustainability
Start Date:
08/17/2026
Job Description:
Summary
The Apprenticeship Coordinator is responsible for supporting the recruitment, onboarding, retention, completion, and employment success of apprenticeship participants at Illinois Central College. This position provides direct participant case management, monitors academic and attendance progress, coordinates support services, and works closely with employers, faculty, internal departments, and community partners to help apprentices successfully progress through their programs.
The coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for apprentices, helping participants navigate academic expectations, workplace requirements, program milestones, and available college and community resources. This position also supports grant-funded workforce programs by maintaining accurate participant records, tracking outcomes, preparing progress reports, and assisting with program coordination and compliance.
Compensation for the Coordinator - Workforce Apprenticeships is $48,006.40 - $54,017.60 annually.
Essential Functions
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Provide comprehensive case management services for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship participants from recruitment, intake, onboarding, and placement through program completion and employment success.
  • Monitor attendance, academic progress, competency attainment, on-the-job learning, milestone completion, and overall participant engagement while using data and participant records to identify risk factors and support timely interventions.
  • Develop and maintain individualized participant success plans and support participants in overcoming academic, personal, financial, transportation, employment, childcare, and other barriers that may affect retention and completion.
  • Coordinate referrals to internal and external support services, including tutoring, advising, financial aid, community resources, transportation assistance, and other student support services.
  • Collaborate effectively with apprentices, employers, faculty, staff, and community partners to assess participant needs, resolve barriers, and promote successful program outcomes through strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Support recruitment, intake, testing, eligibility review, onboarding, and placement activities for workforce and apprenticeship programs.
  • Interpret program requirements and communicate expectations clearly to participants, employers, and community partners.
  • Coordinate academic interventions and support activities, including make-up sessions, assessment retakes, tutoring referrals, and other student success initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate participant records, attendance documentation, case notes, progress reports, and compliance records while ensuring confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
  • Track, analyze, and report program outcomes, including enrollment, retention, completion, credential attainment, employment placement, wage progression, and other grant or institutional performance measures.
  • Create and deliver orientations, presentations, workshops, and participant communications related to apprenticeship programs, career readiness, support services, and program expectations.
  • Apply knowledge of workforce development, apprenticeship programs, career pathways, and student support services to provide effective guidance, referrals, and participant support.
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills while managing multiple participants, priorities, deadlines, and program requirements.
  • Participate in departmental planning, program evaluation, continuous improvement initiatives, and other activities that support participant success and program effectiveness.
  • Work occasional evenings and travel locally to employer, community partner, and program sites as needed.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
  • Associate's degree in education, business, social science, human services, workforce development, or related field; or equivalent experience working in education, training, employment services, case management, or workforce programs.
  • Experience supporting students, job seekers, apprentices, trainees, employees, or participants in an education, workforce, social service, or employment setting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn multiple technology platforms and student/program data systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple participants, deadlines, priorities, and program requirements simultaneously.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships with students, employers, faculty, staff, community partners, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in education, business, social science, human services, workforce development, organizational learning, or related field.
  • Experience working with apprenticeship, workforce development, career pathways, adult education, or grant-funded training programs.
  • Experience providing case management, student support, career navigation, advising, coaching, or barrier-reduction services.
  • Experience working with employers, registered apprenticeship sponsors, labor organizations, community-based organizations, or public workforce partners.
  • Experience in higher education, college policies and procedures, student services, or academic program support.
  • Experience working with diverse populations, including unemployed, underemployed, economically disadvantaged, adult learner, first-generation, or nontraditional student populations.
  • Experience maintaining participant records, progress reports, compliance documentation, or grant-funded program data.

EEOC Statement
Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:
  • paid time off;
  • 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
  • medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
  • tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
  • on-site childcare center;
  • 403(b) retirement plans; and
  • State University Retirement System pension plan.

To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.