Voice Your Support for the #EarlyEdWorkforce

The Committee for Economic Development (CED) of The Conference Board wants to work with champions like you to spur change in local communities nationwide by supporting investment in the early education workforce. In this engagement toolkit, you will find sample language and resources at the national and state level that can help you advocate for the #EarlyEdWorkforce. Share the social media posts and creative below or use them as inspiration for your own posts. We also encourage you to follow and engage with CED on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and use the hashtag #EarlyEdWorkforce in all of your social posts.

The Critical Role of Early Childhood Educators

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Investing in the #EarlyEdWorkforce leads to more children starting school ready to learn, experiencing positive academic & health outcomes, which makes for a stronger future workforce & more engaged citizens. Learn more http://ow.ly/gkbG50xmnsP
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Without access to affordable child care, many parents are forced to reduce their hours or opt out of the workforce. Learn more about how this affects families & productivity in the workplace #EarlyEdWorkforce http://ow.ly/oB9G50xmnwT
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We can improve support for the #EarlyEdWorkforce through professional pathways & compensation strategies tied to increased training & skill levels. Learn how to lay the foundations for success http://ow.ly/kfpp50xmnAu
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Investing in quality early childhood education supports childrens healthy development, promotes a skilled workforce & spurs local economic growth, immediately and long-term #EarlyEdWorkforce, find out more http://ow.ly/iLT950xmnCQ
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Low compensation of #EarlyEdWorkforce makes it hard to attract & retain staff, impacts early childhood development. Higher pays & more support are needed. Find out why http://ow.ly/RiNs50xmnFe
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In the first few years of a childs life, more than 1 million new neural connections form every second, laying the foundation for future social, emotional, cognitive & physical development. #EarlyEdWorkforce http://ow.ly/RiNs50xmnFe
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#DYK that vocabulary at age 3 can predict 3rd grade reading skills? Every day a child spends in child care & pre-k in is critical to their development. Learn more about #EarlyEdWorkforce and why they need our support. http://ow.ly/RiNs50xmnFe
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Other Media Resources

News & Blogs

Apprenticeship Provides On-the-Job Learning for Early Childhood Educators

Last week the nation observed National Apprenticeship Week. When people think of apprenticeships, they seldom associate them with early childhood educators. But these programs are promising solutions for improving the...

How Employers Can Help With Child Care

Of the nearly 24 million U.S. children under the age of six, 15 million kids have parents who are participating in the labor force. This begs the question: Do...

Child Care and the Workforce a Key Issue for Birmingham, Alabama

In todays economy, the nature of jobs and the skill sets required for those jobs are changing. For Alabama to remain competitive, the states workforce must...

What's Good for Child Care is Good for the Economy

Americans are going to work. Since the summer of 2011, nearly eight million more Americans in their prime working years, between the ages 25 and 54, have gained employment. If Americans...