GROW MY CHILD CARE CAREER
A career in early childhood education is one of the most rewarding paths you can choose. The chance to shape how young children learn, grow, and see the world is work that truly matters — whether you’re just starting out or building on years of experience. In the U.P., we’ve built unique programs to help you get trained, grow your skills, and succeed long term. Explore these links to find out more about potential offerings.
MiRegistry Career Pathway
UNDERSTANDING THE PATH(S)
The MiRegistry Career Pathway can help you identify goals and possible employment opportunities as you continue on your professional journey. Whether you are new to the field or experienced, MiRegistry is your partner to help you track your growth and reach your potential.
CTE
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
If you’re exploring a career in early childhood education, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs offer a great place to start. Across the U.P., seven intermediate school districts (ISDs) provide CTE opportunities — some with dedicated early childhood education programs. If yours doesn’t, MiWorks is a great resource for identifying local training options. No matter where you are in the region, there’s a path forward.
Copper Country ISD (Baraga, Houghton, & Keweenaw counties)
http://copperisd.org/page/education
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD (Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinaw counties)
https://www.eupschools.org/page/career-and-technical-education (currently no early education track)
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD: https://sites.google.com/dsisd.net/cteprograms/cte-programs/careers-in-education
Dickinson-Iron ISD:
https://www.diisd.org/page/technical-education (currently no early education track)
Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD: https://gogebicontonagonisdmi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/goisd/page/education-academy
Marquette-Alger ISD: https://www.maresa.org/programs/cte/education
Menominee ISD:
https://www.mc-isd.org/ (currently no early education track)
Unsure where to start or don’t see a program in your area? Reach out to your local ISD to learn more. You may also reach out to your local MiWorks office to discuss your options.
MiAEYC T.E.A.C.H Scholarship
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY: MiAEYC T.E.A.C.H. SCHOLARSHIP
Early Childhood® MICHIGAN is a statewide scholarship program designed to help child care center teaching staff, preschool teachers, family child care providers, group homeowners, center directors, early childhood professionals and administrators meet their professional development goals, while continuing their current employment in regulated early childhood and school age care settings
Securing Stability: Nurture Benefits
COMPREHENSIVE WORKPLACE BENEFITS
Nurture Benefits helps Michigan child care providers (center, family, or group home; licensed or exempt) working 30+ hours a week access comprehensive workplace benefits. This includes flexible health, dental, vision, wellness, and retirement packages, all managed through an easy-to-use platform with dedicated customer support.