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?