Consortium For Early Learning Services

Consortium For Early Learning Services is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards, focusing on early childhood education and workforce development initiatives. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization provides a range of services related to employment, labor, and workforce training, as well as community development and revitalization efforts. Their work encompasses job training, vocational education, apprenticeships, unemployment services, and educational programs aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities and community well-being. The organization's mission is to support and improve access to quality education and employment opportunities, particularly for low-income families and communities.

Through its federal grant awards, Consortium For Early Learning Services has engaged in significant projects to further its goals. In May 2024, the organization was awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program. This three-year grant supports various workforce development initiatives and allows the organization to potentially issue sub-awards to facilitate program delivery. Additionally, in November 2022, Consortium For Early Learning Services received a Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development for economic development and community project funding. The organization also operates as a sub-grantee, notably participating in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program in partnership with the California Department of Social Services. This sub-grant supports efforts to improve access to child care for low-income families and enhance the overall quality of child care services, aligning with the organization's focus on early childhood education and community support.