Career Development Center
Finger Lakes
We help those who aspire to work with young children in New York State explore and pursue their career goals — whether they are seeking their first job or credential in early childhood education or have years of experience.
Our work is supported by the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute at the City University of New York.
Get in touch
Finger Lakes
*This phone number accepts voicemails and text messages. For a swifter response, please email the Career Development Center at careercenter.fingerlakes@earlychildhoodny.org or include your email address in your text message.
What we do
Higher Education
Discover early childhood degree programs, certifications, and credentials
Learn moreWhere to find us
Our Career Development Centers are located in all 10 economic regions of New York State. If you are an early childhood professional or interested in exploring a career in early childhood, get started by connecting with a career advisor in your region who can provide one-on-one advice at no cost to you.
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Connect with an advisorFeatured programs
Early Childhood Workforce Scholarships
Do you work in an early childhood center? Would you like to earn a credential, certificate, two year, four year or graduate degree? Fill out our Scholarship Application to make an appointment with an early childhood Career Advisor to review your eligibility for one or more scholarships.
CDA Completion Program
Do you have a CDA Certificate but need your CDA Credential? Do you need support putting together your portfolio or preparing for the CDA Exam? This CDA completion program is for you!
NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project
The Early Childhood Career Development Center is working with NYC Public Schools to support qualified family childcare providers to get a college credit-bearing CDA.
The Early Childhood Work Readiness Project
Are you under 25, looking for employment and hoping to work with young children? The NY Early Childhood Work Readiness Program is for you! Join the program to get the support and services you need to prepare you for a job as an assistant teacher, at no cost to you.
The Early Childhood Education Employment Network
The Early Childhood Career Center has established an ECE Employment Network to connect employers and job seeking professionals at all levels. Apply to connect with one of our advisors.
Upcoming events
2025 CUNY School of Professional Studies CDA Information Sessions
The series runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
2025 CUNY School of Professional Studies CPAC Info Sessions
The series runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
2025 Cross Regional Career Conversations
The series runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
What our community says
Hear from early childhood professionals who have experienced the impact of our Career Development Center.