Title: (Optional) Explore childcare training and employment opportunities.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: Applying Education and Early Childhood Concepts

Exploration should include training requirements such as

- CTE technical centers that offer Early Childhood, Education, and Services
- postsecondary training programs
- certified childcare programs.

Exploration should also include employment opportunities such as

- day care provider
- babysitter
- counselor
- teacher
- health services professional
- social services professional
- recreation specialist.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What training opportunities are available in your community?
- Why is advanced training important for your career?
- Why is dependability an essential skill in childcare?

Communication

- How can you use online career resources to determine training requirements and job descriptions?
- How can you find childcare provider jobs?
- How can you safely market your childcare provider skills?
- Why is networking important?

Leadership

- How does childcare provide leadership skills applicable to future life experiences?
- How can you demonstrate leadership when working with young children or childcare management?

Management

- Would you consider a career in working with children? Why or why not?
- How do you determine the fair market value for childcare services?