Awarded based on funding availability.
Enrollment periods are in April and October. Applicants are eligible to apply every 12 months. You must have worked for 12 consecutive months prior to applying.
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Those applicants who have been previously approved do have to meet a renewal requirement:
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completed 18 hours of WV STARS Training in the last 12 months (for those working in Licensed Child Care)
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completed 11 hours of WV STARS Training in the last 12 months (for those working in/as Family Child Care Home or Family Child Care Facility)
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completed one college credit course towards a higher degree in ECE in the last 12 months (must submit documentation confirming completion)
WV STARS
Pathway to Earnings
Pathway to Earnings is a wage incentive program available to child care providers and directors working at least 20 hours per week in a licensed child care center, licensed child care facility or registered family child care home serving subsidized children. To be eligible you must have an active Career Pathway Certificate and have earned a qualifying degree or certificate (see earnings flyer for a complete list).
Opening October 1st
Questions? Contact
Sarah Bailey
WV STARS Scholarship & Earnings Specialist
email: sbailey@rvcds.org
phone: 304-522-7827 ext 3458