North Dakota: Career Pathway Training Incentive

💡 Reward your commitment to your professional growth by investing in yourself and let North Dakota Early Childhood Services provide financial support to help cover the costs of training and professional development - like training fees, certifications, or continuing eduction - for professionals who maintain a consistent Career Pathway Placement. If you're in North Dakota, don't miss this chance to access financial support for early childhood education and stack it with their Career Pathway Advancement incentives.

What is the North Dakota Career Pathway Training Incentive?

If you work with children in an early childhood setting, you can be rewarded with one of several incentive opportunities offered by Health and Human Services of North Dakota Child and Family Services. The Career Pathway Training Incentive provides financial support to help cover the costs of #training and professional development for professionals who maintain a consistent Career Pathway Placement. The Incentive Award for Categories B-D is $250 and the Incentive Award for Categories E-J is $500.

Who is Eligible for this incentive?

To qualify, you must:

• hold current membership in the Early Childhood Workforce Registry
• have maintained your Career Pathway placement for at least 6 (six) months
• be employed in an Early Childhood Program
• work at least 15 hours per week
• have verified employment in a direct care role or non-direct care professional role (e.g. nurse, education coordinator)

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted:

• January 1-31

👉 Apply Now by logging into your individual Early Childhood Workforce Registry

📚 Trainings & Resources to help you advance your career pathway

ChildCareEd is an Approved Sponsor with the Growing Futures Registry and offers online self-paced training courses that are eligible. 

📌 Recommended Trainings:

• Emergent Learning & Development
• Administering Basic Health and Safety
• Observations and Goal Setting in Childcare
• Food Preparation and Nutrition
• 9 hour Communication Course
• 45 hour Growth and Development Birth - age 12
• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Family ChildCare Credential with Portfolio Review

📖 Helpful Articles:

• ND Growing Futures and ChildCareEd

🧰 Valuable Resources:

• North Dakota Growing Futures Career Pathways: A Clear Guide to Professional Advancement

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🌟 Apply Today & Grow Tomorrow

With the right support, your program can reach new heights. Whether you're just getting started or are already in a pathway category, this North Dakota #incentive is a powerful step forward.

Start today, and reward yourself — and the children you serve.