Child Development Training
Program Description
This program offers child development training that is mandated by New York State for all staff working in licensed child care and family child care settings. The goal is to raise the quality of child care by providing students with increased knowledge and skills to help them better serve children and their families.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Employment of childcare workers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job opportunities for childcare workers are expected to be favorable. ¹
Complete Career Outlook
¹ BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK, 2016-17 EDITION, CHILDCARE WORKERS, ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.BLS.GOV/OOH/PERSONAL-CARE-AND-SERVICE/CHILDCARE-WORKERS.HTM (VISITED NOVEMBER 30, 2016).
Program Requirements
Diploma or HSE; Physical; Two Prof. References; Social Security Card; Interview
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