Advancing Careers
Career opportunities in early childhood care and education
Trying to decide which early childhood career is best for you based on your existing credentials? Wondering how going back to school might enhance your career? Check out DECAL Scholars.
Track your education and training in the Georgia Professional Development System
Learn more about the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
How to afford higher education
Are you an early care and education professional interested in going back to school, but unsure of how to afford further education? Help is available.
Georgia College 411 has resources on financial aid, including HOPE Scholarships and Grants, financial aid calculators, and links to federal financial aid applications.
DECAL Scholars is a Georgia program to provide financial assistance to qualified early care and education professionals, including scholarships and incentives for earning credentials or degrees. Learn more about program qualifications and download an application.
