DCDE has developed a suite of new careers promotion resources to support awareness and understanding of careers in the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) sector.
Career Pack documents are available in both English and Irish and can be downloaded at the links below:
- Brochure
- Career Pathway Document
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Poster
Careers Videos
A series of career videos showcasing the experiences and perspectives of those working in the sector
Shape Their Future. Build Yours. | Discover a Career in Early Learning and Care – Video 1 – https://youtu.be/zR1vhPN3HRs
Shape Their Future. Build Yours. | Discover a Career in Early Learning and Care – Video 2 – https://youtu.be/A_wwS-tIfGc
Shape Their Future. Build Yours. | Discover a Career in Early Learning and Care – Video 3 – https://youtu.be/qP79ucXDeXo
In addition, a social media campaign is underway to further promote careers in ELC and SAC, with a new video launching every Monday over the coming weeks.
Social Media Campaign:
In addition, a social media campaign launched this week to further promote careers in ELC and SAC.
Instagram / Facebook
Instagram – Deptcde
Facebook – Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
A new video will launch every Monday for the next 5 weeks
Higher Options Career and Education Fair
The Department will also be exhibiting at Higher Options 2026 from 16-18 September in the RDS to showcase ELC and SAC career pathways. We will be at Stand 456 throughout the event. If you, or anyone in your network, will be attending, we would be delighted if you stopped by to say hello.
NurturingSkills.ie
Further information, a suite of videos and downloadable versions of the career pack materials are available on https://www.nurturingskills.ie/career-development/starting-your-career/
