Mentors for Early Care and Education (MECE)
MECE offers the Apprenticeship Program, providing students with a personal mentor and on-the-job training. Apprenticeship is an excellent addition to any IdahoSTARS Academic Scholarship and serves to enhance the learning experience.

IdahoSTARS
IdahoSTARS is Idaho's State Training And Registry System. They are the state's Child Care Resource and Referral administrative agency, and focus on improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care in Idaho. The cornerstone of IdahoSTARS resources for providers is the Professional Development System, a career pathway and provider database that aims to help providers advance in their careers and keep learning.

A IdahoSTARS Academic scholar must register with the colleges as well as apply for the IdahoSTARS Registry and apply for an IdahoSTARS Academic Scholarship. For your convenience, links to the participating schools are listed here.