Supporting the Workforce: Stories from Head Start Programs
Watch these testimonials from programs across the country to discover strategies to better meet the needs of the Head Start workforce.
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Career Pathways
Use these resources to develop a workforce development strategy that supports Head Start staff and parents as they move into and up through the workforce.
Pathways offer an organized approach to finding and pursuing vocational interests, determining education and training needs, and charting an action plan for reaching career goals.
Growing the Workforce: A Head Start Apprenticeship Model
The Parents in Community Action (PICA) program shares how they operate a training program that helps Head Start parents gain workforce skills and experience.
Individualized Professional Development Plans to Support Career Pathways
Success in any career requires the continued development of skills and knowledge. Explore tools and resources to help supervisors develop effective plans with staff.
Creating an Individualized Professional Development Plan Decision Tree
Review this infographic for key considerations when creating an Individualized Professional Development Plan.
Education and Career
Learn to support families’ goals around career pathways, finding a new job, getting a GED or high school diploma, accessing job training, pursuing and paying for college and higher education, or starting a business.
Exploring Career Pathways
Find action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in exploring career pathways.
Finding a New Job
Explore action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in finding a new job.
Getting a GED or High School Diploma
Discover action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in getting a GED or high school diploma.
Accessing Job Training and Apprenticeships
Find action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in accessing job training and apprenticeships.
Pursuing College and Higher Education
Review action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in pursuing college and higher education.
