Title: Explore postsecondary opportunities in early childhood education and related careers.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Pursuing a Career in Early Childhood Education and Services

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?