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SUMMARY:Licking County Childcare Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused\, solutions-oriented Childcare Forum addressing one of Licking County's most significant workforce needs. This special program - held in place of the Chamber's bi-monthly Local Leaders event - is coordinated by OhioMeansJobs Licking County\, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce\, and Grow Licking County.\n\n \n\nThe forum will begin with welcome remarks from Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb\, followed by Dr. John Berry\, President of COTC\, sharing how the college is preparing students for careers in early childhood education. Adam Shilling\, Executive Director of the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA\, will highlight current childcare offerings and opportunities for expansion.\n\n \n\nPolicy and advocacy updates will be provided by Lynanne Gutierrez\, President and CEO\, Groundwork Ohio\, followed by remarks from Assistant Director Jeff Van Deusen and Chief of Strategy Alicia Leatherman of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth on statewide initiatives supporting families and providers.\n\n \n\nA buffet lunch\, courtesy of Licking Memorial Health Systems\, will be served before Deborah Grayson of Nationwide Children's Hospital presents Journey to 5 and the critical role of kindergarten readiness.\n\n \n\nThe event will conclude with a panel of local business leaders and HR directors\, including: Sally Heckman\, President of First Federal Savings\; Brittany Misner\, Community and Economic Development Director\, Village of Hebron\; Brittany Rogers\, Chief Human Resources and People Officer of Illuminate USA and Olivia Rosenthal\, Chief Growth Officer\, Backup Care Wellthy who will be discussing employer approaches to childcare benefits\, financial support\, and innovative workplace solutions.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Join us for a focused\, solutions-oriented Childcare Forum addressing one of Licking County&rsquo\;s most significant workforce needs. This special program - held in place of the Chamber&rsquo\;s bi-monthly <em>Local Leaders</em> event - is coordinated by <strong>OhioMeansJobs Licking County</strong>\, the <strong>Licking County Chamber of Commerce</strong>\, and <strong>Grow Licking County</strong>.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThe forum will begin with welcome remarks from <strong>Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb</strong>\, followed by <strong>Dr. John Berry</strong>\, President of COTC\, sharing how the college is preparing students for careers in early childhood education. <strong>Adam Shilling</strong>\, Executive Director of the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA\, will highlight current childcare offerings and opportunities for expansion.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nPolicy and advocacy updates will be provided by <strong>Lynanne Gutierrez</strong>\, President and CEO\, Groundwork Ohio\, followed by remarks from Assistant Director <strong>Jeff Van Deusen</strong> and Chief of Strategy <strong>Alicia Leatherman</strong>&nbsp\;of&nbsp\;the Ohio Department of Children and Youth on statewide initiatives supporting families and providers.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nA buffet lunch\, courtesy of <strong>Licking Memorial Health Systems</strong>\, will be served before <strong>Deborah Grayson</strong> of Nationwide Children&rsquo\;s Hospital presents <em>Journey to 5</em> and the critical role of kindergarten readiness.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThe event will conclude with a panel of local business leaders and HR directors\, including: <strong>Sally Heckman</strong>\, President of First Federal Savings\; <strong>Brittany Misner</strong>\, Community and Economic Development Director\, Village of Hebron\; <strong>Brittany Rogers</strong>\, </span><span style="font-family:aptos\,sans-serif\;">Chief Human Resources and People Officer</span><span style="font-family:arial\;"> of Illuminate USA and <strong>Olivia Rosenthal</strong>\, Chief Growth Officer\, Backup Care Wellthy who will be&nbsp\;discussing employer approaches to childcare benefits\, financial support\, and innovative workplace solutions.</span></span>
LOCATION:The Reese Center on the campus of OSU at Newark/COTC 1209 University Dr.\, Newark
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DTSTAMP:20260521T064641Z
URL:https://members.lickingcountychamber.com/events/details/licking-county-childcare-forum-2192
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