Your early childhood journey deserves recognition – Discover new incentives that support your journey!

Career Pathways recognition - Attend a webinar to learn more about Career Pathways

You make a big difference in children’s lives. Now, make a big difference in yours, with the benefits, incentives and recognition you need for a rewarding child care career.

Working with young children is a rewarding and challenging experience. Whether you are new to the field or have lots of experience working with young children, career development focuses on your overall career path and goals.
 

Join us for a webinar to learn more about the Career Pathways.

• Thursday, Dec. 18 from 1 – 1:30 p.m. CT
  • Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams.
  • Join by phone: 701-328-0950, conference ID: 573 917 800#
• Friday, Jan. 16 from 1 – 1:30 p.m. CT
  • Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams.
  • Join by phone: 701-328-0950, 614 149 60#

New and current early childhood workforce incentives

Get ready now!

• Create or update your individual Early Childhood Workforce Registry account in the North Dakota Early Childhood Hub. This step can be done prior to the opening of the application period.

New – Workforce Registry Incentive: This incentive is for Registry members who maintain a consistent Career Pathway placement of at least a Category B.

• Application dates
  • Jan. 1 – 31, 2026
     

Career Pathway Advancement: Recognizes professionals who have advanced their Career Pathway.

• Application dates
  • Jan. 1 – 31, 2026
  • April 1 – 30, 2026
  • July 1 – 31, 2026
  • Oct. 1 – 31, 2026
     

Workforce Training and Education Incentive: Financial support for the completion of specific training or early childhood college coursework.

• Application dates
  • Ongoing
     

Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Development (PD) Specialist Incentive: Support for certified CDA PD specialists after verification.

• Application dates
  • Ongoing