Establishes an early learning apprenticeship grant program to support early learning program service providers in Hawaii.

The bill establishes an early learning apprenticeship grant program to be administered by the University of Hawaii. It aims to provide financial support for early learning program service providers to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. The program seeks to address the shortage of qualified early learning professionals by offering grants to licensed or registered child care providers. The grants cover costs such as personnel expenses, training, mentorship stipends, administrative costs, and wage increases.

Establishes an early learning apprenticeship grant program to support early learning program service providers in Hawaii.

The bill establishes an early learning apprenticeship grant program to be administered by the University of Hawaii. It aims to provide financial support for early learning program service providers to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. The program seeks to address the shortage of qualified early learning professionals by offering grants to licensed or registered child care providers. The grants cover costs such as personnel expenses, training, mentorship stipends, administrative costs, and wage increases.