Career Lattice Overview

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Gateways to Opportunity can help you think about—and act on—the many career options available to you in early care and education in Illinois. The Careers in Early Care and Education  listing includes many typical job settings, types of programs, and career roles currently available. Some of the career roles may be ones that match your current interests, educational background, and training. Others might appeal to you as future employment goals. Read profiles of Gateways’ leaders for examples of career options and paths available in early care and education in Illinois.

Career Lattice will help you become knowledgeable about the “big picture” in the early care and education field, learn how the various positions in the field fit together, and begin to understand the specific training and education needed to take advantage of the many early care and education career opportunities.

If you know that early care and education is the right field for you, but need help establishing some short-term and long-term professional goals, want assistance locating financial support to help you pay for additional education, or are looking for information about how to find the training and coursework you need to qualify for a particular position, you will benefit from talking with a Professional Development Advisor. Professional Development Advisors can help you find the answers to these questions and more. Best of all, Professional Development Advisors are available throughout the state and do not charge a fee for their services.

When you are ready to look for a job, visit the Illinois Job Board to see about available positions in early care and education in Illinois.