This program is designed for students who plan and want to learn the skills and develop the perspective needed for entry-level positions at institutions and agencies serving young children. It is also for in-service personnel who want to upgrade their skills, but do not want to undertake the academic courses required for the two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Childhood. The program is flexible, so students may choose the courses and field experiences that are most appropriate to their interests and career goals.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities in the early childhood field. The positions presented are the most common career pathways FMCC graduates have taken and are just a sample of the many career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Job prospects in early childhood education are extremely favorable as state officials estimate New York will need more than 180,000 new teachers in the next decade (www.nysut.org).

Students will be able to:

FMCC Playmates Child Care Center
Opportunity to complete your practicum working at this a high-quality, licensed and affordable program for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age.

Early Childhood Learning Lab
Receive hands-on experience in a simulated daycare room including instructional resources, reading materials, toys, food preparation, and more.

Children’s Literacy Community Initiative
Every year Early Childhood students have the opportunity to participate in the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country through a community service book drive project.

SUNY Workforce Scholarship
For students currently working in a licensed daycare facility or a family/group daycare program, there is a scholarship opportunity of up to $2,000. Apply at: PDI | Workforce Scholarship | Career Development Center (earlychildhoodny.org).

Educational Incentive Program (EIP) Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity of up to $7,000 helps child care providers pay for training and educational activities with the intent to build provider knowledge, skills, and competencies in order to improve the quality of child care. Eligibility and application information can be found at: PDP - EIP, Educational Incentive Program (albany.edu).

Students have opportunities for an internship as part of their capstone practicum in Early Childhood. Many students have subsequently been hired by local and regional daycare centers and schools.

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

This program coursework provides a basis for broad understanding of developmentally appropriate practice that is designed to address the needs of children across all domains. Here are just some examples.

This program is designed for students who plan to seek employment as educators serving young children from infants to age eight. Program graduates may find employment opportunities with various types of institutions and agencies including Child Care Centers, Nursery Schools, Pre-Kindergarten Programs, Head Start, Day Camps, Recreational Centers, and Social Service agencies.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities in the early childhood field. The positions presented are the most common career pathways FMCC graduates have taken and are just a sample of the many career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Job prospects in early childhood education are extremely favorable as state officials estimate New York will need more than 180,000 new teachers in the next decade (www.nysut.org).

Students will be able to:

FMCC Playmates Child Care Center
Opportunity to complete your practicum working at this a high-quality, licensed and affordable program for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age.

Early Childhood Learning Lab
Receive hands-on experience in a simulated daycare room including instructional resources, reading materials, toys, food preparation, and more.

Children’s Literacy Community Initiative
Every year Early Childhood students have the opportunity to participate in the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country through a community service book drive project.

SUNY Workforce Scholarship
For students currently working in a licensed daycare facility or a family/group daycare program, there is a scholarship opportunity of up to $2,000. Apply at: PDI | Workforce Scholarship | Career Development Center (earlychildhoodny.org).

Educational Incentive Program (EIP) Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity of up to $7,000 helps child care providers pay for training and educational activities with the intent to build provider knowledge, skills, and competencies in order to improve the quality of child care. Eligibility and application information can be found at: PDP - EIP, Educational Incentive Program (albany.edu).

Although primarily a direct to work program, you can take advantage of a dual admissions opportunity and be accepted into SUNY Cobleskill’s Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Studies: Birth to Age 5 while attending the Early Childhood program at SUNY FMCC.

Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunities and be accepted into bachelorette business programs at either SUNY Cobleskill, Excelsior University, or Maria College while attending the Business Administration program at SUNY FMCC.

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

This program coursework provides a basis for broad understanding of developmentally appropriate practice that is designed to address the needs of children across all domains. Here are just some examples.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Dental Assistant in our region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local dentist office and learn from experienced dentists approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to jobs as Customer Service Representatives in the region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local business and learn from experienced carpenters approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.