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Rasmussen University Announces New Corporate Alliance with ChildCare Education Institute
Alliance aims to support ChildCare Education Institute students with advancing their education and help address the need for early childhood education
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[{"type":"text","content":"Alliance aims to support ChildCare Education Institute students with advancing their education and help address the need for early childhood education professionals \nMINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University is pleased to announce a new corporate alliance with ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), a leading provider of high-quality online education certificates and child care training serving over 100,000 early childhood professionals. This collaboration will empower early childhood educators to maximize their educational journey, save on costs and accelerate their path toward degree completion.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThrough this alliance, qualified students from CCEI will have the opportunity to apply their existing knowledge and experience to Rasmussen University's Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs. With these benefits, students can earn an ECE Associate's degree from Rasmussen for as low as $10,0001 while reducing time to completion2. Highlights of the alliance, include:\nSelf-Directed Assessments: CCEI students can earn up to 30 credits by successfully completing assessments designed to prove existing expertise, allowing students to skip specific courses.Course Waivers for CDA® Credential Holders: CCEI students with a Child Development Associate® (CDA®) credential3 may waive up to 12 credits, fast-tracking their degree completion.Tuition Grant Opportunities: For those interested in furthering their education, CCEI students may also be eligible for a tuition grant on Rasmussen University's ECE Bachelor's degree program and other eligible online programs4.\"With the increasing demand for early childhood education professionals nationwide, our new relationship with CCEI allows us to help fill a critical need,\" said Paula Singer, president and chief academic officer at Rasmussen University. \"The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15% growth in early childhood education jobs from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. This alliance not only supports aspiring educators by offering accessible and affordable pathways, but also strengthens the field by equipping more professionals with advanced education to take on leadership roles and positively impact the next generation.\"\nFilling the Need for Early Childhood Education Professionals with Degrees\nAs states and accre...