The Province has recently announced additional funding for early childhood educators (ECE) to help recruit and retain staff in the child care sector. ECE students, including those just beginning their educational journey and those already working in the field and upgrading their credentials, will benefit from an additional $45 million for the ECE Education Support Fund. The fund, managed by Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC), provides as much as $5,000 per semester for eligible ECE students. Approximately $11 million in additional funding for new and ongoing professional learning opportunities will be provided for programs, such as the ECE Peer Mentoring program and the Early Years Professional Development Bursary program.