Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a public or private agency, a school district, a community college district or a county superintendent of schools operating child development facilities may enter into an agreement with the Employment Development Department which will provide an opportunity to participants in work incentive programs under Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Unemployment Insurance Code for training in child development facilities. Training pursuant to such agreement shall have the objective of preparation for a career in the field of child development.