Pathways into the Early Care and Education Workforce in North Carolina

The early care and education (ECE) workforce provides a critically essential support to children and families, so it is important to attract and retain individuals who meet the state’s educational requirements for working in licensed settings. In North Carolina, there are many different pathways into the early care and education workforce. With so many varied options, it can be confusing and overwhelming. This resource is intended to simplify and illustrate the multiple pathways into the ECE workforce in North Carolina and how TEACH Early Childhood® scholarships can support most pathways.