Early Learning
Career Pathways

Get a jumpstart on a career in Early Childhood Education!

Building Capacity and Creating Opportunity.

Are you passionate about helping children learn and grow? Do you want to make a positive impact on their lives and their future? Then consider a career in early learning!

For Hilo High, Waiakea High, Kau High, Keaau High, Pahoa High, Honokaa High and Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Lab Public Charter School students there are two options. First option, is Early College where a student can earn 9 credits toward a Certificate of Competence from Hawaii Community College’s Early Childhood Education program while working toward high school graduation. The second option, is the Professional and Career Education for Early Childhood (PACE) workshops. PACE is a non-credit program with no placement requirements and upon completion of the PACE workshop it may be converted to college credit with instructors approval.

For those in the Early Childhood workforce who may need to expand their credentials, we are also offering the Professional and Career Education for Early Childhood (PACE) workshops.

Current classes:

ECED 105: Registration is closed

ECED 110: https://go.hawaii.edu/kup

ECED 131: TBA

Why participate in ELCP?

Get college credit.

Earn nine (9) credits in Early Childhood Education from Hawai’i Community College over the course of three (3) semesters.
Kickstart your career.

Get real life experience, and receive credentials you can apply to further your education or start work immediately after graduation.
Make a difference.

Early learning is crucial to the wellbeing of keiki. Take an active role in young children’s lives to ensure their success and yours!