Workforce Pathways

Quality Counts California Workforce Pathways Stipend Program

This program gives financial stipends to early childhood educators in Riverside County for completing training, higher education or college courses, and obtaining or updating their child development permits and degrees. Educators get advice and support during this process. By participating, they improve their skills and knowledge, which helps raise the quality of education and care they give to children.

QCC WP Stipend Program Year 2025-2026

Total ED/PD stipend paid out in 2024-2025 Program year $994,921.30.

Stipend amount for FCCH Licensing $16,705.43

Stipend amount for FCCH Expansion $3,396.31

335 participants received a stipend check

Ed units

English

854 units

Spanish

312 units

Professional Development

English

232 participants completed

Spanish

99 participants completed

Degree Attainment

AA/AS

English

9

Spanish

3

BA/BS

English

10

Spanish

2

Stipend for obtaining or upgrading a CD Permit

English

22

Spanish

8

Supplemental Items

English

6387.78

Spanish

3670.40

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