EVENING/WEEKEND CHILD CARE PROGRAM PROPOSED BY IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR AREA RESIDENTS

A new twist to a current Iowa Lakes program is being proposed for interested area residents.

Individuals interested in working toward their Child Care diploma and an associate degree in Early Childhood Education on evenings and weekends should plan to attend one of two meetings in mid-December. There continues to be a need for educated staff in early childhood settings such as child care centers and family child care homes.

Informational meetings are scheduled for:

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Spencer Campus, 1900 N. Grand Ave. STE 8
Thursday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Algona Campus, 2111 U.S. Hwy 169 N.

College staff will be present at each meeting to explain more about the proposed evening/weekend program, answer questions of those attending and assist potential participants with everything from possible financial aid (and scholarships) to the registration process. Meetings are expected to be completed within one hour.

T.E.A.C.H. scholarships could be available for qualified applicants who are currently working in the early childhood profession.

It is possible that the college will launch the program in the spring.

Individuals with questions prior to the open informational meetings may call Kitty Conover, Spencer Campus Dean, at 1-877-807-9585; or Trudy Kattner, Algona Campus Dean, at 1-877-807-9583.