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Exciting Early Childhood Education News!
On February 5, Governor Ned Lamont presented a historic proposal for expanding preschool access, marking the largest early childhood investment in Connecticut’s history. Over the next few months, the Legislature will review this proposal and consider additional funding for infant and toddler programs, positioning Connecticut as a national leader in early childhood education (ECE).
Volunteer Partner Highlight: Nancy Kail
Since joining as a volunteer partner in 2021, Nancy Kail has been an integral part of Social Impact Partners’ Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) strategic initiative. During her studies for her MBA and Masters in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, Nancy traveled across Latin America. This experience expanded her knowledge and passion to help those who are underrepresented and under-resourced. She found a place to do that at Social Impact Partners and her role has been vital in capturing important input from stakeholders.
Volunteer Partner Highlight: Alison James
Alison retired as Chief Human Resources Officer at BIC in 2020, after a successful career at market-leading enterprises nationwide. With newfound time and resources, she was ready to use her skills and expertise in HR, organizational development and talent management for a greater purpose. Thankfully, this led her to join Social Impact Partners as a volunteer partner in 2021.
Sector Update: Workforce Development & Tech Talent
On September 19th, Social Impact Partners was honored to be a sponsor for this year’s Tech Talent Ecosystem Summit at Quinnipiac University. The summit brought together higher education leaders, tech industry leaders, policymakers, workforce development organizations, nonprofit organizations, and credential providers and featured a series of inspiring discussions from national and top state leaders about cross-sector collaboration strategies and best practices to cultivate talent for Connecticut’s evolving tech workforce.
New Community Partner: Five Frogs
Founded in 2016, Five Frogs provides a hub of support (leadership development roundtables and group and individual coaching) for leaders at varying stages in their leadership journey. Their mission is to build a powerful, inclusive movement of courageous leaders with the competencies, mindset, drive and relationships necessary to create transformational change. Five Frogs is the only statewide, multi-sector leadership development organization working to build a movement for equity in Connecticut.
New Community Partner: West Haven Child Development Center
Since its founding in 1978, the West Haven Child Development Center has been committed to providing nationally recognized comprehensive services that support the optimum growth and development of children and families in their community. Currently serving 160 children, aged 6 months to 5 years, the West Haven Child Development Center is designed to support the whole family by providing the child with a warm, secure and educationally stimulating environment.