Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

At least three national/federal organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you and why you chose them

                Three national organizations that appealed to me are First Children’s Finance (FCF), Child Care Aware of Americas, and Parent Network. I chose these three networks. I chose the First Children’s Finance because it provides financing tools and resources to child care centers and family child care providers. Child Care of Americas understands all parents and families have a variety of needs and interest one size does not fit all. I choose this as one of my national agencies because they are dedicated to supporting parents. Child care aware of America has partnerships, programs, and resources that are designated to help parents find quality child care get the latest information on child development and parenting issues, keep informed on current legislation and policies affecting young children, look at their work choices after having a baby and have access to hundreds of fun learning activities to do with their children. Child Care Aware of Americas is nonprofit initiatives that help parents find the best information on locating quality child care and care resources in their community. I chose Child Care America Parent Network because it helps bring together with others who share common concern about access to safe affordable and quality child care. Child care America Parent network provides members with tools and information and activities to build awareness and support quality child care in America. Membership is free and provides access to exclusive content and opportunities to network.

Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you /skills and experience needed

                One job that interests me is an administrator for a national organization. The reason this job appeals to me is because I would be able to find more information that helps family out. I think that for this job opportunity I would need many computer skills for this job. Another job that interests me is an entry level position in child care on being in a health club. The reason I was interested in this job is because I am all about health. The job skills that I would need are to learn the work environments and become familiar with policy and procedures and get accustomed to the work place environment.