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We’re Hiring! Join Family Forward NC® to Create a Family Friendly North Carolina
Join our team to play a key role in expanding and supporting our Family Forward NC® initiative. Our initiative is recognized as the first of its kind to work to improve children’s health and well-being by supporting employers in creating family-friendly workplaces. The Employer Relations Specialist is a new mid-level position to support our existing work and help develop growth strategies to engage more small businesses, with an emphasis on reaching those that are minority and women-owned. The staff member will work closely with the Community Engagement Leader who heads F…Building Strong and Resilient Rural Businesses, Families, and Communities
Small businesses are an important and growing sector of employers, especially in NC’s rural communities. Their success rests on their ability to recruit and retain workers. That’s why Lisa Finaldi from The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) and Aaron Dawson from The Industrial Commons (TIC) in Burke County, teamed up in March at the NC Rural Center’s annual Summit to assist participants in identifying and exploring strategies to recruit and retain employees; foster high-quality productive work environments; promote talent development; and support the health…Family Forward NC Announces First Group of Certified Employers
Certified Employers Represent More Than 600 Employees in Communities Across NC The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) today announced the first 15 employers — who collectively represent more than 600 employees — to receive a Family Forward NC Certification. Certified employers represent workplaces across the state of North Carolina and industries as diverse as manufacturing, child care, and web design. These employers have met the certification standards outlined by NCECF’s Family Forward NC initiative by offering policies and practices that support the health an…
Family Forward NC Releases 2020-2021 Biennial Report
Today, the NC Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC released our second biennial report showcasing two years of exponential growth as COVID-19 heightens t…
Announcing our Rapid Response Program to Inspire Employers to be Business Smart, Family Friendly and Future Ready During and After the Covid-19 Crisis
Family-friendly workplace policies are essential now more than ever to the business bottom line and to child and family health and well-being. That’s why we created o…
Two Years of Research, Work and Support
Today, the NC Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC released our biennial report showcasing two years of groundbreaking work fostering employer-led chan…
Calling all HR Consultants: We're Hiring!
As part of our Family Forward NC initiative, the NC Early Childhood Foundation is hiring an HR consultant. The consultant will support a learning community to assis…NC Center for Nonprofits Features Family Forward NC
The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, which educates, connects and advocates for North Carolina nonprofits, featured Family Forward NC on its website blog. Read the post here.…
Help Us Track Progress by Taking This Short Survey
Have you engaged with Family Forward NC by attending a presentation in your community, attending our statewide Summit or by contacting us directly? If so, we’d…Register Today for our Webinar on the Guide to Family Forward Workplaces
Webinar: Guide to Family Forward Workplaces Date: June 20, 2019 Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Register here. Event Description: Trouble Hiring? With low unemployment in North Carolina and a 20-point gap between available jobs and skilled workers for those jobs, half of NC employers had trouble hiring in 2018. Missed our Family Forward Summit on April 1? Then join us on June 20 to learn about attracting and retaining top talent and supporting children’s health and well-being through family friendly workplace benefits. The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) has created Famil…