Early Childhood Career Info
WE HELP YOU WITH CAREER COUNSELING, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION TRAINING
Our children are our nation’s most valuable resource. They need nurturing, educated, and capable people to care for them. If you are interested in a career in early education you should enjoy working with
children, have a high energy level, possess a positive attitude, be friendly, creative and a good role model for young children.
training could lead you to other professions such as:
- Child Life Specialist
- Children’s Librarian
- Pediatric Nurse
- Social Worker
- Child Psychologist
- Nutritionist
- Physical/Speech Therapist
- Elementary School Teacher
Early Childhood Registry
The Registry is a vital component of the statewide workforce and professional development system. The Registry program documents the qualifications of practitioners based upon training, experience and professional achievements in the field of early care and education.
PATCH CAREER COUNSELORS
Are you interested in furthering your education and training in the ECE field? Want to go to college or earn your CDA? Contact the PATCH Career Counselor on your island who can support you and help determine your best training and career pathways.
Hawai’i Association for the Education of Young Children
Hawai’i Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) is a non-profit, voluntary membership organization composed of teachers, family childcare providers, caregivers, directors, advocates and those committed to quality early childhood programs for children birth to eight.
Types of Early Care and Education Careers
The Registry collaborates with the Department of Human Services to document qualifications based upon state licensing regulations.
Download .PDF version licensing matrix for Hawaii Group Child Care and Infant/Toddler Child Care Centers.