What is the Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC)? The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) was created in 1983 to address the critical shortage of qualified childcare workers. The CDTC provides financial support and resources to California colleges to assist students in meeting the educational requirements of any of the Child Development Permits. Funding for scholarships The Child Development Training Consortium is funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development division. It is funded with federal Child Care and Development Quality Improvement funds. It is funded on an annual basis; the program year is August 1 through July 31. Rio Hondo College role with the Child Development Training Consortium In partnership with the Child Development Training Consortium, Rio Hondo College provides eligible students (see below criteria) with a financial scholarship during the fall and spring semesters of each academic year. Students must apply each semester. CDTC Spring 2008 Application Forms - all forms needed to apply. Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in the Child Development Training Consortium: >> At the time of enrollment, students must be employed (full or part time - not as a substitute or volunteer) by a licensed child care/development program, including infants, toddlers, young children, family child care and/or working with kindergarteners in the classroom or school care program - licensed or exempt. >> Students must work directly with children >> Students must be currently enrolled in Child Development classes and/or general education classes at Rio Hondo College - 2005 Fall semester. >> All students meeting the above requirements are eligible - PLEASE NOTE: Students on financial aid and students whose employer pays for their educational costs are also eligible. Scholarships awards are not loans, but money to help students continue in their education and to support eligible students to apply for their Child Development Permits.