ASHLAND — Ten Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Early Childhood Education students participated in Ohio’s first statewide Health and Human Services Signing Day.
The students made a commitment to complete Child Development Associate (CDA) training this academic year.
The professional development training helps students complete the requirements for the nationally recognized CDA credential, a pathway to career advancement in various early childhood education settings.
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center students who signed CDA training letters of intent include:
- Kerrine Brezavscek, Ashland High School
- Keaton Christian, Ashland High School
- Rain Coffman, Ashland High School
- Araiya Daniels, Ashland High School
- Meghan DeVore, Mapleton High School
- Lindsey Lundell, Ashland High School
- Chloe McFrederick, Ashland High School
- Nevaeh Nussbaum, West Holmes High School
- Ava Romesberg, Mapleton High School
- Madison Underwood, Ashland High School
CDA training prepares students to become qualified early education teachers for children ages birth through five years.
It ensures they graduate high school job-ready with the skills and competencies that early childhood employers want.
High school students enrolled in the CDA training program complete 120 hours of child development education coursework covering eight content areas. They may also earn college credits toward higher education degrees.
Highly trained and certified teachers are in high demand in communities throughout Ohio.
An individual with a CDA is qualified for numerous career opportunities, including teacher’s aide, assistant teacher, lead teacher, floating teacher, substitute teacher, and administrator roles in an infant, toddler, or preschool program.
Health & Human Services Signing Day
Health and Human Services Signing Day is made possible by the Career Compass for Health and Human Services.
It is funded by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association administers high school and college activities to increase awareness of the health and human services field.