Early Childhood Career Day

Those Who Can Teach! Conference

Early Childhood Career Day at New River Community College

Date: October 28, 2025

Location: New River Community College, Dublin

Description: The event is a collaboration between ECEI, NRCC’s Human Services and Early Childhood Education programs, and The Community Foundation of the NRV’s First Steps Initiative to educate and recruit future early educators to the field.  

NRCC hosts high school students from all five localities in the New River Valley for a workforce session bringing together CTE administrators, high school teachers and counselors, early education program administrators, and community organization leaders that support children and families in the community.

The students participate in hands-on workshops and discussions that explore the extensive career opportunities available in early childhood, beginning with entry level jobs that require a minimum of a high school diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA), to positions that recommend two- and four- year degrees in early childhood, and then graduate credentials in child development and education.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Kim Thomason below.