To apply to the Professional Development Program, you must use your Early Care & Education Workforce Registry Account.
If you do not have a Workforce Registry account, find out how to create a profile here.
How to Apply to the PDP in the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
Below are the steps to take once you are logged into your Workforce Registry account:
Step 1: Update your profile in the My Tools & Settings dropdown on the menu.
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Step 2: Go to to “Stipends & Pathways” menu option on the left-hand side of the screen. Select “Application.” Select “Confirm Profile Information.” Select “Contra Costa Professional Development Program.”
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Step 3: Review the program description (same information as the PDP Guide) and select “Continue to Online Application.”
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Step 4: Complete the application questions.
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Step 5: After completing relevant information and reviewing the Statement of Understanding, click “Submit Stipend Application” when ready.
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More details on how to apply can also be found in this tutorial video.
For more assistance with the Workforce Registry, visit California Early Care & Education Workforce Registry (caregistry.org) and enter your question in the empty field in the blue Support box in the bottom right of the page.