Economic Impact of Early Childhood Education on Wabash County

106 West Market Street,Wabash IN 46992

11 May, 2021

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Round Table Discussion: Economic Impact of Early Childhood Education ?on Industries and families of Wabash County Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Eagles Theater - Wabash, INTheater concessions provided.Keynote speaker: Rachel Blakeman, director of the Purdue University Fort Wayne Community Research Institute and author of Wabash County’s population study, tells the story in data of the revealing relationship between childcare and workforce attraction and retention. An insufficient amount of stable, quality childcare is an overlooked cost of $7-8 million annually to employers, families, and the community. Following Dr. Blakeman’s presentation, an employer, a local employee, and an elected official respond. Program closes with strategies to support early childhood care and education. Panel: Representatives of Wabash County employers, employees, and elected leadership Special Thank you to all our Event Sponsors!