Are you interested in working in a childcare program or even opening your own home childcare program? North Country Career Center in Newport is offering a class called Step Up to Childcare to launch your new career!

Featuring a paid internship at a local childcare provider, this course also includes CPR/First Aid certification, the Vermont-approved childcare orientation, mandated reporter training, the Primed for Success Professional Skills module, and the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals training - all in one package.

The class starts January 25 with orientation and continues through May 12. Class meetings are Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., with one saturday class on January 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuition is $1200 - but most students qualify for tuition assistance from VSAC which reduces out of pocket costs to zero dollars.

Learn more or register at https://nc3.ncsuvt.org/adult-education or call 802-334-5469 X3309.

This class is offered in partnership with Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Northern Lights at CCV, and St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education.