Professional Development - Joint Initiatives

Professional Development

To support building strong foundations for the early childhood workforce, the JI Foundations program offers professional development aligned with the Colorado Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals. Continuing education, including college classes, professional development courses, and training events, help professionals increase their knowledge and skills as they care for our community’s youngest learners.

November–December PD Catalog

NOVEMBER PD UPDATE (available at 12:30 pm on November 13)

December 2025
December 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Emergency Preparedness Refresher for Early Childhood Professionals

Online

The ChildCare Aware of America refresher training aims to help childcare programs and providers better prepare for emergencies. Participants will receive resources and the training covers: • Importance of emergency […]

FREE
January 2026
January 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Early Childhood Job Fair

Pikes Peak Workforce Center 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

SAVE THE DATE! The Family Friendly Initiative, led by Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families, in partnership with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, is sharing the opportunity to participate in […]

FREE

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