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Education, Health & Community Focus

Welcome

This Career Community supports students exploring careers in early childhood education, community health, aging services, office administration, and legal support. You will develop skills that employers value: compassion, communication, cultural competency, teamwork, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Choose Your Major


Education Programs:

  • Early Childhood Education (AAS) – Teaching, childcare, and early learning careers.

Community Health Programs:

  • Community Health (AS) – Public health and health promotion careers.
  • Aging and Health Studies (AAS) – Gerontology and elder care services.

Business and Legal Support Programs:

  • Office Technology (AAS) – Administrative and office management careers.
  • Paralegal Studies (AAS) – Legal assistant and paralegal careers.

Liberal Arts Programs:

  • Liberal Arts (A.A.) – Education and Community Pathways – Early childhood education, community health, healthcare management, and social services.

Relevant Options: Teacher Education, Community Health, Health Care Management, Aging and Health Studies, Social Work.

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Career Exploration


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Gain Experience


On-Campus
  • Work-study in early childhood education centers and administrative offices.
  • Field placements in Head Start and community programs.
  • Student organizations (Early Childhood Education Club, Student Government).
  • Peer tutoring and mentoring programs.

Off-Campus:

  • Early childhood education field placements in schools and childcare centers.
  • NYC DOE paraprofessional and substitute paraprofessional positions.
  • Pre-K assistant teacher roles in community-based organizations.
  • Lead teacher positions in childcare centers and Head Start programs.
  • Community health internships with public health agencies and nonprofits.
  • Senior centers and aging services organizations.
  • Law firms and legal aid organizations.
  •  – Paid internships.
  •  – Professional development.

Where Students Intern:

  • NYC Department of Education public schools and Pre-K programs.
  • Community-based Pre-K programs and childcare centers.
  • Head Start programs and early childhood education centers.
  • Community-based organizations and nonprofit agencies.
  • Senior centers and assisted living facilities.
  • Public health departments and community health centers.
  • Law firms and corporate legal departments.

Career Resources

  • Resume and Cover Letter Toolkit
  •  – Access jobs and internships.
  •  – Get personalized feedback.

Professional Development

Certifications:

  • NYSTCE Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS).
  • CPR and First Aid for childcare workers.
  • New York State Early Childhood Teacher Certification (requires bachelor's degree).

Community Health Certifications:

  • Community Health Worker Certification.
  • CPR and First Aid.
  • Health Education Specialist Certification.

Office and Legal Certifications:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).
  • Notary Public Certification (for paralegals).
  • Administrative Professional Certification.

Professional Associations:

Meet Your Career Advisor


Estefani Pliego
Career Advisor and Field Experience Readiness Coordinator

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📞&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Phone: 718-518-4468
Located in the D-building, room 210

Estefani can help you:

  • Explore career options.
  • Review your resume.
  • Find internships.
  • Prepare for interviews.

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