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Future Proud Michigan Educator LAUNCH

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Future Proud Michigan Educator LAUNCH

The Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) continue to expand educational opportunities through the administration of the Future Proud Michigan Educator (FPME) LAUNCH program for students who are interested in careers in education or other fields related to children. Students in the program can earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Michigan School-Age Youth Development Associate (MI-YDA) credential. Students take specialized coursework, develop portfolios, and participate in practical field/clinical experiences.

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The Educational Initiative

Imagine the opportunity to graduate from high school with credits toward a college degree, land a job right away or launch a career with opportunities to grow in the field...

Future Proud Michigan Educator LAUNCH supports the Governor’s “60 by 30” goal for the state’s workforce. By 2030, 60% of working-age Michiganders will have a certificate or college degree.

For more information about Future Proud Michigan Educator LAUNCH, view the Credential Fact Sheet.

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Student and Family Resources

To meet the educator workforce shortage, Future Proud Michigan Educator LAUNCH helps students get a start in teaching. This exciting journey can help them earn credits toward a higher education degree, spark an interest in teaching as a career, and prepare them to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation with the CDA/MI-YDA credential.

For participating schools, visit MI School Data. Search by program, and then enter Education General (13.0000).

Find Participating Programs at MI School Data

Learn More About Educational Credentials

High school students will benefit greatly from the CDA and MI-YDA credentials with a head-start into higher education and career opportunities in highly rewarding fields. Students graduate with job-ready skills and earn college credits without cost. That is a win-win for student's and Michigan.

The CDA credentials cover an array of topics such as: establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment; supporting social and emotional development; building productive relationships with families; managing an effective program operation; maintaining a commitment to professionalism; observing and recording children’s behavior; understanding principles of child development and learning; and Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (Infant-Toddler or Preschool).

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