Explore postsecondary opportunities in early childhood education and related careers.

Exploration should include the

• investigation of post-secondary education requirements
• identification of work-based learning opportunities (e.g. internship, youth registered apprenticeship [YRA], registered apprenticeship [RA])
• identification of employment opportunities
• consideration of factors influencing employment and/or entrepreneurship
  • present and projected employment demand on the local, regional, and state levels
  • salary ranges for a variety of positions and levels of education and training
  • social and economic trends or factors that encourage entrepreneurship in this field.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What information is available on careers in early childhood education and services?

Communication

• How are benefits and disadvantages of a career evaluated?
• What personal information is needed before one can make thoughtful career choices?

Leadership

• How can the sources of career information be evaluated? How can one evaluate the trustworthiness of those sources?

Management

• How can schools and child care facilities partner to establish work-based learning opportunities?