Credit Based Career Development

Michigan's community colleges, colleges, and universities provide students the opportunity to dive deeper into theory and practice surrounding early childhood and school age care. Whether you are satisfying your curiosity about a specific topic, pursuing a certificate or credential, or even testing the waters to see if a degree program is right for you, The State of Michigan and its partners have many resources to help you along the way.

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    Financial support for credit based coursework taken at a community college or university is available by using the TEACH Early Childhood® Michigan scholarship program.   

    Additional financial support for credit based coursework that is stackable with the TEACH Scholarship funds include programs like: 

    More information about these programs and additional eligibility specific scholarships can be found MI Student Aid site.

    Career Pathway
    Use this information to guide and plan your career development.

    Job Boards for Job Seekers and Recruiters

    MAISA, MIAEYC, Great Start to Quality, and Early On, host free job boards to support workforce development.

    Financial Supports

    Learn about financial supports available to support your career development goals.
    Use Self-Assessments for Career Guidance
    Use self-assessments to understand how your your skills and interests might align with career opportunities.
    Explore Career Opportunities
    Learn more about careers in the early childhood and school age care and education field.
    Explore Career Development Opportunities
    Learn about expanding your career opportunities through training, credentials, and higher education.
    Provide Feedback on the Career Exploration Tool
    Provide constructive feedback on the Career Exploration Tool.