Early Childhood Education

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Untapped Potential: Economic Impact of Childcare Breakdowns on U.S. States

Center for Education and Workforce
November 30, 2021
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation partnered with the business communities in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas, and their early education partners, to understand just how much breakdowns in childcare cost each state. In this study we looked at the causes of childcare challenges as well as motivations behind why parents select various childcare providers. Knowing many employers want to facilitate more access to childcare but do not know where to begin, we sought to learn what types of childcare benefits working parents desire most from employers.
Data
Early Childhood Education
Economic Growth

The Pandemic Brought Challenges, Employers Are Bringing Solutions

Center for Education and Workforce
November 10, 2021
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Over the last year and a half, we’ve seen a transformational shift in how we view our education and workforce systems. The pandemic has changed the nature of work, how we view skills, and put a spotlight on a dire workforce shortage and the need to re-think how we recruit and hire. There are currently more than 10 million open jobs, yet only 7.4 million unemployed people.
Cheryl Oldham
Early Childhood Education
Economic Growth
Education
Innovation
K-12 Education
Talent Pipeline Management
Workforce Training

Reimagining Childcare Through Innovative Partnerships

Center for Education and Workforce
August 30, 2021
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Childcare is essential for employers and working families alike. Innovative approaches in the private sector have led to new opportunities for working families and employers to connect with childcare providers; however, additional attention and investment from state and federal governments are necessary to create a childcare system that meets everyone's needs.
Aaron Merchen
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education

Talent Forward: Breaking Childcare Barriers

Even before the COVID-19 public health crisis, finding quality, affordable childcare was a barrier to the workforce for many working parents. The pandemic exacerbated numerous issues in an already fragile childcare system and a lack of childcare options presents a significant roadblock for parents to re-enter the workforce. There is no silver bullet to solve this problem but the need to create a childcare system to fully support working parents and the businesses in which they work has never been clearer. Join us for the next event in the Talent Forward virtual series as we address how state and federal governments, the business community, and childcare providers can collaborate to provide effective solutions.

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