The Promise of ‘Cradle to Career’

Childcare challengesIlliteracyInnumeracy. Low and inequitable rates of postsecondary attainment. Gaps between workforce supply and demand. Metro Atlanta’s challenges are not unique from the rest of our country, and they’ve only been exacerbated by the pandemic. When we stack them side by side, the disparities and challenges can feel overwhelming. Yet, placing these challenges along a continuum that honors their interconnectedness shows us precisely how we can work to improve each milestone. By taking a cradle to career approach, we’re able to understand how milestones build upon each other, where to learn from bright spots, and where to provide additional support and resources. Here’s how our five-county region is progressing

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