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Nevada Early Care and Education Workforce Framework

ECAC Presentation

June 9, 2026

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Purpose

  • Overview of Nevada ECE Workforce Framework
  • Discuss how this aligns to our Workplan
  • Identify current trends and challenges

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Nevada ECE Workforce Framework Overview

The Nevada Early Care and Education Workforce Framework was developed to strengthen and support the professionals who care for and educate young children across the state.

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The Workforce Framework has identified 5 priority areas:

  1. Professional Development & Pathways
  2. Livable Wage
  3. Supportive Workplace
  4. Workforce Data
  5. Advocacy

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The Five Priorities & Action Plan

1. Professional Pathways

Professional Development & Pathways

2. Wages & Benefits

Livable Wage

3. Work Environments

Supportive Workplace

4. Workforce Data

5. Policy & Advocacy

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Workforce Development Subcommittee Work Plan Alignment

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Advisory Council

Role of advisory body…..

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Advisory Council

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Let’s talk about it

   - Recruitment and retention

   - Compensation and workforce sustainability

   - Workforce wellness and burnout

   - Career pathways and professional growth

   - Workforce diversity and representation

  • Workforce trends they’re seeing in their (circle)
    • NV Registry provide some data here for CBO’s

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Next Steps

Deep dive into where our current workforce is – current status….where’s the need…..do we have a shortage?

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Questions

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