Child Care Training

The child care program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute prepares students for jobs with social service agencies, public schools, private schools, head start programs, pre-school programs, and day care centers. The program focuses on the management of child care services and planning, designing, and managing child care. Program courses include: child development and psychology, home and institutional based child care, identification of diseases and injuries, parent relations, personnel and business management principles, and related laws and policies. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer child care training.

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCCTI)

401 Medical Park Drive, Concord, NC

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, located in Hudson, North Carolina, was founded in 1964 as the Caldwell Technical Institute. By 1967 the school had moved to its permanent facilities and quickly began to expand its educational offerings. In addition, CCC&TI added a second campus in Watauga, in order to be able to serve a wider number of residents and provide even more opportunities.

Academics

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute offers many programs to fulfill any of the needs of its students. From transfer and associate programs to certificate and diploma programs, CCC&TI ensures that its students receive the best education and develop their skills to the fullest. The size and scope of CCC&TI's offerings is such that students are never want for anything, and the constant work to improve, upgrade and evolve teaching methods, facilities, and curriculums means that students are always on the cutting edge.

Programs offered include:

• Medical Sonography
• Accounting
• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission into Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is predicated on having a high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years of age. If the student meets these requirements he or she may apply to the school, paying all fees and submitting all requested documents. Financial aid is available to all eligible students and is administered through the school's financial aid office. Information for applying for financial aid is available through the schools financial aid website.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CCCTI has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $29290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).