Growing Leadership from Within with Registered Apprenticeship

As Scribbles and Giggles Daycare continues to grow, the organization made a strategic decision to invest in developing leadership from within. Braeden Robbins was selected by her employer to step into the role of Director’s Assistant as a USDOL Registered Apprentice, working closely with Owner and Director Jennifer Wilson.

Through the apprenticeship program, Braeden was able to earn while she learned, combining hands-on training at work with college coursework. Balancing a full-time job, motherhood, and classes was challenging, but Braeden consistently demonstrated dedication, strong time-management skills, and a commitment to advancing her career in early childhood education.

Jennifer Wilson noted that Braeden consistently exhibits key leadership qualities, including integrity, honesty, problem-solving abilities, and valuable hands-on experience in the field. The apprenticeship allowed her to immediately apply classroom lessons to daily operations, strengthening the business while building her professional skills.

Upon completing the USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Program, Braeden earned a nationally recognized certificate and received increased wages, reflecting her expanded responsibilities and the advanced training she completed.

Braeden’s journey highlights how Registered Apprenticeships provide working parents with career growth opportunities, strengthen businesses, and create clear pathways for success through the earn-while-you-learn model.