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October 3, 2018

Does Business Have a Role in Driving Resources for Early Childhood Development?

You are invited to take part in an important discussion regarding the impact that a lack of safe, high quality child care can have on an engaged and productive workforce.

Did you know Child Care in NYS…

  • Nationally, 45% of parents miss at least 2 days of work a year due to child care issues
  • 65% of parents’ work schedules are affected by child care challenges
  • The Child Care industry employs 138,890 in New York State

Safe, Reliable Child Care Impacts our Future Workforce

  • 85% of the adult intellect is formed by age 5
  • For every $1 invested in Early Childhood Education up to $7.30 returned.

Come join other business leaders as we address this important workforce issue that employers of all sizes and industries currently face in New York State.

Where: Albany Marriott | 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
When:   Monday, October 29 | 11:45 a.m.- 2 p.m.

RSVP by 10/15/18 to fglover@earlycareandlearning.org