Northwestern Michigan College, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Michigan, and Great Start to Quality are partnering to offer Child Development Associate (CDA) training for early care end education providers in northwest Michigan.

Classes through the program will offer:

> Traditional CDA training sessions and format facilitated by Melissa Thiebaut with NMC faculty support, resources, and facilities
> 120 clock hours of training required by the Council for Professional Recognition while earning 9 college credits that apply toward an Early Childhood Education Associates Degree
> T.E.A.C.H. scholarships that will cover most or all of the cost for the training and credits, books, and the credential assessment fee

Class dates include: September 8 & 22, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 8, January 12 & 26, February 2 & 16, and March 2 & 16. Orientation dates are on August 18 and September 8. Those interested in participating in the CDA program should contact Cheryl Bloomquist with any questions and/or to start the application process at cbloomquist@nmc.edu. Applicants will then complete an NMC application online as a non-degree student.

CDA participants should also plan to attend the required CDA Cohort orientation and registration sessions on August 18 or September 8. A T.E.A.C.H. representative will be available to assist with the scholarship application process at orientation.