Have an Impact on the Future of Youth

Early Childhood Education

Have you been feeling stuck in your career lately, or you just KNOW you want to have a positive impact on our youth? Then, Early Childhood Education may be the route for you–work with children every day AND create a better future for EVERYONE!

What is Early Childhood Education?

Early Childhood Education focuses on a child’s holistic development, fostering essential cognitive, social, and emotional skills during their formative years (ages 0-5). Skilled professionals in this field carefully craft educational experiences that actively contribute to building a brighter future for children by cultivating a love for learning, curiosity, and resilience in every child they guide. This role also empowers parents to perform key roles in their community, supporting the local workforce.

The Upper Peninsula is in Need

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of early childhood education needs are being met in the U.P.

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of U.P. counties (8 of 15) have “adequate” access to early childhood education

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of workers left jobs because of lack of early childhood education

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of employees missed at least one day of work in a three month timeframe to address early childhood education needs

The Whole State is in Need!

90% of a child's brain development happens before age 5!

The entire state of Michigan is in need! Without high-quality early education, at-risk children are…

25% more likely to drop out of school.
40% more likely to become a teen parent.
50% more likely to be placed in special education.
60% more likely to never attend college.
70% more likely to be arrested for a violent crime.

Statistics via the Harvard Center on the developing Child.