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Our Career Development Center provides comprehensive career development services to all current and aspiring early childhood professionals at no cost to the provider.
Nuestro Centro de Desarrollo Profesional ofrece servicios gratuitos e integrales de desarrollo profesional a todos los profesionales actuales y aspirantes a la primera infancia.
Exploring Your Options
The field of early childhood is growing! Explore with us the dynamic range of opportunities to make an impact in the lives of children and families – both in and outside of the classroom.
Getting the Job
Whether you are unemployed, under-employed, changing careers, entering or re-entering the work force we will ensure you have the basic tools necessary to successfully market yourself to a potential employer.
Education and Advancement
A well prepared highly qualified workforce is essential for the growth and development of young children. Make a commitment to lifelong learning!
Select your regional Career Development Center
We now have Career Development Centers in all 10 economic development regions of New York State. Select the county you most often work, or plan to work in to help us match you with your regional team. We'll remember your selection for the next time you visit.
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. This will be available at no cost to family and group family providers.
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 Career Initiative
Do you love working with children? A child's entry into education should be one where they are surrounded by caring and credentialed professionals. If working with children from birth to five years old is your calling, The Early Career Initiative is interested in meeting you and supporting you on your path.
The ECE 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.
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