Building Battle Creek’s early childhood education workforce | Community Action Career Pathway

A strong early childhood education system starts with skilled, supported educators. In Battle Creek, Mich., Community Action’s Career Pathway program is helping local residents build careers in early childhood education while strengthening the network of care available to children and families across the community. Career Pathway is designed to remove barriers that can stand between aspiring educators and their credentials. Participants receive financial assistance, flexible learning opportunities, one-on-one coaching and other support. The program also helps graduates find employment in Battle Creek, creating a local pipeline of trained early childhood educators. The impact extends beyond the classroom. Greater access to high-quality early childhood education helps children build a strong foundation for the future, gives parents greater opportunity to work and support their families, creates pathways to economic mobility for educators and strengthens Battle Creek’s workforce and economy. Hear from educators, community partners and local leaders about how Battle Creek is investing in people and partnerships to build a stronger early childhood education system — and a brighter future for children and families. Learn more about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s work with children, families and communities at EveryChildThrives.com.