Time Well Spent

I would like to thank each and every one of you for the time spent in this course. I have learned much about social issues and things I can be doing to support changed and advocacy for young children.

3 Learnings:

1. Progression is something that I have learned much about throughout this course. The capstone assignment enlightened me to paying attention to details. What may not seem like a big detail to me or may seem unimportant is actually part of a much larger picture. I was able to see how each piece fit together for the common goal of finishing the capstone.
2. The second thing that I learned is about advocacy, ways to do it, the importance of it and how I can be an advocate for children.
3. Global organizations is the final things that I learned much about during my time working on this capstone course. Though I am familiar with some global organizations, I was not aware of all of the work that is being done by these global organizations. Researching different jobs that are available through these organizations has really opened my eyes to different opportunities that I will potentially have in the future.

I would also like to extend a note of thanks to each and every one of my colleagues! It was so wonderfully working with you all and reading your posts throughout the semester. I have learned much about early childhood through this course and I will carry the things I learned through my interactions with you all as I continue my journey.

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

3 International Organizations:

1. UNICEF- http://www.unicef.org/about/ UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.  That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.

2. Save the Children- http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm  Save the Children gives children in the United States and around the world what every child deserves – a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When disaster strikes, we put children's needs first. We advocate for and achieve large-scale change for children. We save children's lives. Join us.

3. Association for Childhood Education International- http://acei.org/ A charitable organization interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children.

ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life. - See more at: http://acei.org/about-us/about-us.html#sthash.tlQjCEQE.dpuf

ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life. - See more at: http://acei.org/about-us/about-us.html#sthash.tlQjCEQE.dpuf

ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life. - See more at: http://acei.org/about-us/about-us.html#sthash.tlQjCEQE.dpuf

ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life. - See more at: http://acei.org/about-us/about-us.html#sthash.tlQjCEQE.dpuf

ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life. - See more at: http://acei.org/about-us/about-us.html#sthash.tlQjCEQE.dpuf

Job Opportunities:

1. Education Specialist- Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the incumbent is accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Child Development and Education programme within the country programme

2. Associate Director Campaign Communications- The Associate Director of Campaign Communications will support the execution of the campaign communications strategy for the Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) around the two priority issues: newborn and child survival globally and early childhood development domestically. The Associate Director will be responsible for developing communications materials and other assets to support the campaigns; managing the social and new media strategy for the campaigns; and facilitating internal communication within Save the Children as it relates to campaign activities. This position will work closely with the Marketing and Communications division within the Save the Children to ensure brand consistency, platform integration (websites) and coordination of messaging. This position is central to broadening the thought leadership, visibility and brand credibility of Save the Children. It also has a strong link to our ability to move policy makers and the public to care about the campaign’s priority issues. 

For the jobs listed above you would be required to have knowledge of early childhood as well as a passion for helping young children. Each of these organizations promote advocacy. You would also have to have some communications skills as well as some leadership skills to complete the jobs.