Career Lattice

The Gateways to Opportunity Career Lattice is a visual representation of six credential levels ranging from non-credit community-based training through completion of a graduate degree.  Each credential level combines education, work and practical experience, and professional contributions in the field of early care and education. By advancing on the Career Lattice, a practitioner can potentially open up additional career opportunities for themselves.


Specific requirements for attaining each credential can be found on individual credential pages.

The Career Lattice was developed by the Professional Development Advisory Council (PDAC) for Gateways to Opportunity at the request of the State of Illinois.
 

 

Gateways to Opportunity is funded by public and private support including the McCormick Foundation, the Grand Victoria Foundation,    


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