Career Pathways Application Step 1 of 8 12% EligibilityYou must be working or plan to work in early childhood in order to qualify. Check which employment status applies to you. I work at least 20 hours in a licensed of license-exempt ECE or OST setting I plan to work at least 20 hours in a licensed of license-exempt ECE or OST setting within 3-6 months Semester(Required)Indicate the term(s) for which you are applyingPlease chooseSpring 2024Not sure, interested and would like more infoDemographic InformationName(Required)What would you like to be called? First Last Legal NameIf different from your current name First Last Personal Pronouns(Required)She/her, they/them, he/him, zi/hir, etc. Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Phone(Required)Mailing Address(Required)Where you receive mail Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Race(Required) White American Black/African American Native American Asian American Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Two or more races Prefer not to respond Ethnicity(Required) Hispanic/Latinx Non-Hispanic/Latinx Prefer not to respond Age(Required) 17 or under 18-24 25-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61+ Gender Identity(Required)"Gender identity" refers to how you experience your gender—woman, man, non-binary, gender queer, trans feminine, trans femme, trans masculine, trans masc, agender, intersex or something else First Language(Required) English Other Employment InformationEmployment information is required by our grant funder. If you need to get this from your employer, hit "Save and Continue" to come back to this application.Name of Workplace/Employer(Required) Workplace Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Director's Full Name(Required) First Last Employment StatusIf you work in an EEC licensed or license-exempt program, indicate full- or part-time Full-time Part-time Current Job Title(Required)If you have more than one title, choose the one that reflects your primary responsibilities Classroom Volunteer Substitute Teacher Floater Teacher Assistant Teacher Lead Teacher Program Administrator Family Child Care Assistant Family Child Care Provider/Owner Other EEC Specialist OST Group Leader Other How long have you worked in ECE? Less than a year 1-3 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 15+ years Current Professional Credentials/Certifications(Required) EEC Credential: Teacher Infant Toddler EEC Credential: Teacher Preschool EEC Credential: Lead Teacher Infant Toddler EEC Credential: Lead Teacher Preschool EEC Credential: Director EEC Credential: Certified After-School/OST Educator Family Child Care Assistant Family Child Care Owner/Operator CDA Credential: Infant/Toddler CDA Credential: Preschool CDA Credential: Family Child Care CDA Credential: Home Vistor None; I do not currently have credentials but I am excited to! Other Area of Education(Required)Indicate primary area if you work in more than one ECE PreK-12 OST Other Sector of Early Childhood Field(Required)Indicate primary sector if you work in more than one Family Child Care Head Start Center-based Public School OST Educational BackgroundWhat is the highest level of education you have completed?(Required) High school diploma HiSet or GED diploma Some college, no degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree What subject is your degree in?(Required) What school is your degree from?(Required) Have you taken Career Pathways funded classes at another college?(Required) Yes No Not sure College(Required) Transcript(s)(Required) I will send my college transcript(s) to goolerf@gcc.mass.edu I will upload my college transcript(s) Upload Transcript(s)(Required) Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB. Professional & Educational GoalsShort Term Professional Goal(Required)What is your professional goal for taking classes this semester? EEC Credential: Teacher Infant Toddler EEC Credential: Teacher Preschool EEC Credential: Lead Teacher Infant Toddler EEC Credential: Lead Teacher Preschool EEC Credential: Director EEC Credential: Certified After-School/OST Educator Family Child Care Assistant Family Child Care Owner/Operator CDA Credential: Infant/Toddler CDA Credential: Preschool CDA Credential: Family Child Care CDA Credential: Home Vistor Other Long Term Professional Goal(Required)What is your long term goal for working in the early childhood field? EEC Credential: Teacher Infant Toddler EEC Credential: Teacher Preschool EEC Credential: Lead Teacher Infant Toddler EEC Credential: Lead Teacher Preschool EEC Credential: Director EEC Credential: Certified After-School/OST Educator Family Child Care Assistant Family Child Care Owner/Operator CDA Credential: Infant/Toddler CDA Credential: Preschool CDA Credential: Family Child Care CDA Credential: Home Vistor Other Short Term Educational Goal(Required)What is your educational goal for taking classes this semester? GCC ECE Certificate Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education CDA Credential CDA Renewal Complete courses for EEC Teacher, Lead Teacher or Director certification None Long Term Educational Goal(Required)What is your primary long term educational goal? GCC ECE Certificate Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Bachelor's degree Master's degree CDA Credential CDA Renewal None Academic & Non-Academic SupportAs a Career Pathways student, you will have access to services to help you achieve your goals and to support you in your overall success!What type of academic support might you use while taking classes?(Required) General coursework support (note taking, study skills, etc.) Accessing/receiving disability and accessibility services Technology access/GCC account use Time management/progress check-ins Assessing/communication personal learning needs Other Please describe(Required) What type of non-academic support might you use?(Required) Access to basic needs (food, housing, childcare, transportation, etc.) Finding life/work/school balance Finding/building community Mental health resources Making a post-college career plan Other Please describe(Required) Anything else we should know?Any thought, worries, questions, etc. about taking classes? Course OptionsOnce your application has been reviewed, a Career Pathways staff member will contact you to provide advising and registration information.Choose your classes(Required)Please indicate your top choices of classes (review class schedule or the Career Pathways page for more information about dates, times, format and credit load). EDU 101 - Intro to Early Childhood Education EDU 141 - Relationships, Families & Community EDU 144 - Child Growth and Development EDU 148 - Understanding & Guiding Children’s Behavior EDU 201 - Early Childhood Curriculum EDU 216 - Student Teaching: Health, Safety, Program Planning & Environmental Design Other general education courses to meet associate degree requirements How did you hear about Career Pathways?(Required) Email Flyer Facebook "Ed News" newsletter Friend, co-worker, etc. Other Please describe(Required) Commitment Statement(Required)Career Pathways funds are designed to support educators towards professional and academic goals. Your success in our program is our primary goal and we have many ways to guide you in your college journey. The Career Pathways staff agree to the following: GCC Career Pathways will provide educators with tuition, fees, and textbooks for each course taken toward a professional credential and/or an Education degree program. GCC Career Pathways will provide non-academic and academic support services through the Career Pathways Career Development Counselor and GCC support services. GCC Career Pathways will provide advising to guide student educators in meeting their short-and long-term professional and educational goals. GCC Career Pathways will maintain confidentiality related to your application, your program, and your progress. Career Pathways grant funds are available to individuals who are committed to working in the Early Childhood Education and Out of School Time fields. In accepting these funds that pay tuition, fees, textbooks, and other supports, you agree to the following: I will be currently employed in a paid position at a Massachusetts EEC licensed or license-exempt program for at least 20 hours per week or will actively seek employment. I will comply with all requests for data collection as required by grant and GCC purposes. I will contact my instructor immediately if I have questions or concerns about technology, course assignments, or other course-related matters. I will work with the Career Pathways Career Development Counselor to build and enhance non-academic skills in order to maximize my learning experiences. I will use my GCC student email account for all communications with college faculty, instructors, staff, and all college departments. I will abide by all college deadlines for registration, withdrawal, etc. I will strive to complete each course with a grade of C or better. I agree to remain in the ECE field for a minimum of 6 months for each semester of Career Pathways funding. I agree to the Career Pathways commitment statement