The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s (NCDoC) recently released Economic Development Strategic Plan calls for investment in children and working families as a way to build a more prosperous and resilient economy. The plan, First in Talent, is required by law to be prepared every five years. The new plan recognizes that investing in North Carolina’s workforce is the key to a stronger economy for all North Carolinians.
The NCDoC plan recommends the continued expansion of NC Pre-K and increasing child care subsidies for working parents. As part of the Governor’s continued effort to engage employers about the value of family-friendly workplaces, the plan recommends family-friendly workplace policies as important supports for working parents. Family Forward NC also is recognized in the plan as a resource for employers!
More than 250 individuals provided key ideas and feedback as the plan was developed by participating in regional sessions across NC’s Prosperity Zones.
Let’s show the NC Department of Commerce that we notice their work to support children and working families and that we will be advocating for implementation of these recommendations.
Please share these social media posts on your own channels to highlight the importance of child care and family-friendly workplaces for our economy and the health and well-being of NC’s children.
Facebook Sample Posts:
- Check out the new North Carolina Department of Commerce economic development strategic plan, which calls for more investment in the state’s youngest children, including expanding NC Pre- K and increasing child care subsidies for working families: https://bit.ly/3kDY3KI @thrivenc
- North Carolina Department of Commerce’s newly released economic development strategic plan calls for strengthening initiatives like @buildthefoundation’s FamilyForwardNC, which fosters high quality, productive work environments, promotes talent development, and enhances business growth by supporting working families. https://bit.ly/3kDY3KI @thrivenc
- Fundamental economic issues that must be addressed in NC, per the NC Department of Commerce’s new strategic plan: health care, child care, transportation, housing. “This pivotal time in our state’s history requires a bold vision for an equitable and inclusive recovery—and to ensure an economy that works for all people of this state.” – Sec. Machelle Baker Sanders https://bit.ly/3kDY3KI @thrivenc
Twitter Sample Posts:
- The newly released @NCCommerce strategic plan calls for strengthening initiatives like @FamilyForwardNC that foster high quality, productive work environments; promote talent development; enhance business growth; and support working families. https://bit.ly/3kDY3KI
- Fundamental economic issues that must be addressed in NC, per @NCCommerce’s new strategic plan: health care, child care, transportation, housing. https://bit.ly/3kDY3KI
- New @NCCommerce strategic plan calls for more investment in the state’s youngest children, including expanding @NCPreK and increasing child care subsidies for working families: https://bit.ly/3kDY3KI