Ingram's October 2023

KANSAS CITY & VICINITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD THE FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL, INC.

Funded by a $2.7 million grant from the Missouri Department of Higher Education / Office of Workforce Development, the program will support at least 250 new CDA apprentices, increasing the availability of affordable, quality childcare slots in the Kansas City and St. Louis regions. Interstate Partnership Announced

Thanks to our Partners

Kansas City / St. Louis Childcare Challenges More than 60% of Missouri parents reported missing work in the last 3 months due to childcare issues. 1 in 10 Missourians left jobs completely. Kansas City and St. Louis have a childcare slot shortage of more than 20% per region. US Chamber of Commerce estimates MO loses over $1.3 billion per year due to childcare-related barriers.

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KANSAS CITY PARTNERS

Greater KC Chamber of Commerce Early StART Emanuel Child Development Center

ST. LOUIS PARTNERS

St Louis Urban League YWCA Metro St. Louis

STATE OF MISSOURI PARTNERS

Missouri Department of Higher Education / Office of Workforce Development Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education / Office of Early Learning

The Full Employment Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Missouri Relay Service at 711.

Photo credits: Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc.

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