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In 2017 founded, the Black Child Development Institute BCDI- Greater Tampa Bay.
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In 2017, the Black Child Development Institute BCDI- Greater Tampa Bay.
Equity and Benefits for Early Childhood
Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women:
Lifting the Voices of Early Childcare Providers
Goal:
To lift the voices and amplify the perspectives of early childcare professionals on wages and training requirements to policymakers, government officials, funders and corporate decision-makers.
Desired Impact:
We, the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women, believe that to do better for the children, we must first do better for early childhood care providers who are mostly women and predominantly are asset-limited, income-constrained employees (ALICE).
Through this initiative, we aim to elevate the perception of this career as valuable work, sharing perspectives on key success factors for the childcare industry’s employment proposition: wages, inadequate resources for training and professional development, and other work environment and culture factors. Specifically, we will increase awareness about the contractual requirements that limit employees from pursuing other higher paid jobs for a year following professional development certificate.
Key Milestones
We, the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women, believe that to do better for the children, we must first do better for early childhood care providers who are mostly women and predominantly are asset-limited, income-constrained employees (ALICE).
Through this initiative, we aim to elevate the perception of this career as valuable work, sharing perspectives on key success factors for the childcare industry’s employment proposition: wages, inadequate resources for training and professional development, and other work environment and culture factors. Specifically, we will increase awareness about the contractual requirements that limit employees from pursuing other higher paid jobs for a year following professional development certificate.
Run Of Show
| Time | Talking Points / Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30 PM | COSW members arrive for set-up and run-through – Set-up: – Videographer – Staging – Food/Beverage – DIY Name Tags – Tables: Food, 6-person tables, Hall table (Handout on key data, conversation circle questions/feedback form) |
| 6:00 PM | – Greeters: Bernadette, Dottie – DIY Name Tags: Johanne – Food/Drink Station: India – Remaining COSW members host tables and spark cordial conversation – Rebecca shows families where to access childcare after dinner – MPK + Lee prep stage, AV, and speakers – Other? |
| 6:30 PM | All COSW members greeting and engaging with guests |
| 7:00 PM | LEE/NELCY – Welcome on behalf of COSW – COSW mission statement and initiative goals – Highlight issues: low wages, limited resources, contractual limitations post-certification |
| 7:04 PM | ROSA/NELCY – Pledge of Allegiance |
| 7:05 PM | REBECCA/NELCY – Welcome from Children’s Board |
| 7:08 PM | MARY PAT/NELCY – Talk with Dr. Fudge – Discuss high-level data points – Questions: – Key findings of concern? – Needed solutions from leaders? – #1 hope for the initiative? |
| 7:15 PM | MARY PAT/NELCY – Overview of Conversation Circle Questions |
| 7:18 PM | Conversation Circles at Each Table Questions: – What is the biggest issue for your profession? – One thing you want decision-makers to know? – Concerns about how employers show they value you? – Impact on your life/family/well-being? – Challenges with training/licensing? – How can leaders support you? – Other insights? |
| 8:00 PM | MARY PAT/NELCY – 1 Minute COSW Table Reports – “This is what we heard” – Engage audience for brief feedback |
| 8:20 PM | LEE/NELCY – Gratitude & Next Steps –3 attendees interested in being spokespeople for future event with civic leaders |
| 8:30 PM | End – COSW members thank attendees – 2 COSW members at door with stipends – Other members begin cleanup |
