PDI | The Early Career Initiative Program | Career Development Center

If you’re interested in working with young children but you’re not sure where to start, the Early Career Initiative at the Early Childhood Career Development Center is for you! Our qualified advisors can help you navigate your next steps and discover the early childhood career pathway that’s right for you — whether you’re interested in working directly with children, supporting families and communities and much more.

Why should I join the Early Career Initiative?

Explore your career options and the educational pathways that will get you there
Connect with advocates who will support you in your educational and career goals
Establish a relationship with a career advisor who can connect you with employers
Develop a network of fellow early childhood educators also starting out in their careers

all at no cost to you.

As a member of our Early Career Initiative, you'll get to:

Participate in monthly essential skill-building workshops
Meet one-on-one with an experienced career advisor to explore your options and work on your resume

Eligibility

Early Career Initiative participants must be:

New to the early childhood education field
High school graduates or GED recipients
Willing and able to work in New York City
Prepared to meet once per month with other participants and an advisor through the fall
Interested in pursuing higher education and employment in early childhood education

Information Session

Please sign up here to attend an information session: March 9 and 23, 2024 (10:30 am - 11:30 am).

Contact

If you have any questions: please email please contact Jonathan Gabay: jonathan.gabay@cuny.edu.

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