The availability of affordable and high-quality child care has long been an issue for the workforce. The escalation of this challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic brought needed attention and federal funding to support the child care industry and working parents. While such financial support is critical, the early childhood education (ECE) industry also needs to be prioritized within workforce systems to help address the supply problem. Creating a pipeline of qualified early childhood education and child care practitioners will ensure that these services are more readily accessible and affordable. This research brief shares some of the highlights from CAEL's recent research on ECE career pathways and provides recommendations for workforce boards and postsecondary institutions interested in supporting these pathways in their own work.