The suite of professional development offerings, created with early childhood educators in mind, will roll out as part of StraighterLine’s broader “Finish Your Degree” initiative
StraighterLine, a leading provider of affordable, self-paced college courses, and LineLeader by ChildcareCRM, a leader in integrated technology solutions for early childhood education operations, today announced the launch of their joint ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) professional development suite and Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate offerings.
The credentials and training will enable childcare professionals to advance their careers and supplement their education.
“At StraighterLine, we’re committed to forming meaningful partnerships that help adult learners finish their degrees and unlock new opportunities in high-demand career fields,” said Matt Hulett, CEO of the company. “LineLeader is the best professional development resource for childcare professionals, so this partnership is a natural fit for StraighterLine’s certification and degree completion capabilities.”
As part of the partnership, LineLeader customers can now access CCEI’s professional development courses and CDA certifications. Students already enrolled in CCEI programs gain access to StraighterLine’s college-level credit completion services, giving them a direct path to finishing their degree.
“We’re excited to partner with StraighterLine to bring these career enhancing tools to our customers,” said Brett Neller, CEO of LineLeader. “This partnership isn’t just about equipping early childhood educators, it’s about empowering them to achieve their broader career aspirations and ultimately help meet the demands of our growing industry.”
StraighterLine estimates that non-degree holding ECE professionals are missing out on tens of thousands of dollars each year in annual compensation compared to degree holders in their same field.
“The ‘Finish Your Degree’ movement is StraighterLine’s stance against the normalization of crippling student debt and other barriers that make finishing college seem impossible, which we know are impacting ECE professionals,” Hulett explained. “This partnership is a unique way for ECE professionals to elevate their careers while completing their degrees to reach their full potential professionally.”
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