Home Page Highlights
We regularly highlight events, resources, and news on our home page. You can find archived information from the home page here.
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Task Force Interim Report Published
The NC Task Force on Child Care and Early Education has released their Interim Report, which includes working with Building Bright Futures and other workforce and support programs. (See Recommendation 5, Pages 12-14.) The report includes a summary of the Task Force’s activities to date and preliminary recommendations that will serve as the foundation for discussion and planning for the remainder of 2025. These are just the first steps this Task Force will take to identify solutions to make child care more accessible, affordable, and
sustainable in North Carolina.
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Building Bright Futures Celebrates with NCBCE
NCBCE welcomed its board and business members at an annual luncheon in June. Lil' Explorers Learning Center's Director Ebony Watts was interviewed by NCBCE Board Chair, Julia Wright, about her experience in early childhood education and the impact participation with apprenticeship and BBF has had on her program.
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New ApprenticeshipNC Web Site
Our partners at ApprenticeshipNC have launched a new and improved web site, filled with resources about apprenticeship! Some highlights include their searchable apprenticeship employer database, helpful resources for apprentices, and tools and information for getting started.
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Early Childhood Environments: 360 Exploration
Have you seen this incredible virtual resource that is available in both English and Spanish? The viewer can explore various classrooms within a 5-star accredited child care facility, including interior and exterior spaces. As you navigate each classroom, you can click on links for additional information and resources about its features.