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Apr 1, 2022
ECEBC and Thompson Rivers University are thrilled to announce additional funding for the Peer Mentoring Program for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in B.C. The Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care Agreement has allocated $500,000 over the next three years to expand the program from 17 to 35 community of practice groups across B.C. and support up to 500 ECEs.
Feb 24, 2022
BC Budget 2022 puts $10aDay Child Care Back on Track! View the joint media release from the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and the Early Childhood Educators of BC in response to BC's 2022 Budget.
Feb 8, 2022
ECEBC welcomes the news, of the move of child care into the Ministry of Education, in today’s Provincial Throne Speech. View the ECEBC press release along with a letter from Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Katrina Chen.
May 26, 2021
The Evaluation of the Early Care and Learning Recruitment and Retention Strategy in British Columbia: Final Evaluation Report 2020 is now available. Read the media release and view the full report.
Aug 19, 2020
View ECEBC's media release regarding the Evaluation of the Early Care and Learning Recruitment and Retention Strategy in British Columbia: Benchmarking Report.
Jun 16, 2020
Inadequate wages have led to the challenge we now face recruiting and retaining qualified ECEs. Current wage enhancements have not meaningfully or equitably increased wages. Further, the federal government and most provincial governments, including BC, are committed to expanding access to child care - which will require even more qualified ECEs. Clearly we need a different approach.
May 3, 2019
Media Release May 3rd, 2019
2019 BC Childcare Sector Labour Market Partnership: Announcement of Evaluation Project
Dec 3, 2018
View ECEBC's press release regarding the BC Childcare Sector Labour Market Partnership Engagement Report.
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