Those Who Teach Must Never Cease To Learn
Even as Professionals, we are a “work in progress”. Come by and let Smart Start of Pender County’s team assist you in furthering your education. Our services are offered to all childcare professionals in Pender County, as well as to high school students interested in pursuing a career in early childcare education. For current childcare providers, we offer a financial incentive for those seeking an associate’s degree or higher.
Come by and visit us Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Other times are available by appointment.
Services Offered
Professional Development financial incentives to help child care providers increase their level of education.
Technical assistance provided regarding:
- Choosing an early childcare degree that suits your career goals.
- Identifying appropriate college/university coursework to fit individual professional needs.
- Completion of college/university applications (including taking of placement tests, registration, declaring a major, transferring credits, and schedule planning)
- Researching and applying for financial aid (TEACH, enrollment for college classes, FastWeb, etc.)
- Creating an Early Childhood Professional resume
- Portfolio development
In addition, professional development provides in-service trainings relevant to professional development. Check out our list of events to find a workshop that interests you!
