Workforce Development Subcommittee
Implementing the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Objectives from Goal 2, below:
Goal 2:
Promote the growth and sustainability of a qualified and well prepared, respectfully compensated, and representative early childhood workforce.
Objective 2.1
Advance coordinated and accessible career pathways that support entry, advancement, and professional growth across early childhood roles, including pathways that recognize experience, credentials, and lived expertise.
Objective 2.2
Advocate for sustainable compensation strategies, including pay parity across early childhood settings and roles, to support workforce stability and recognize the value of the early childhood professions.
Objective 2.3
Support strategies that strengthen recruitment and retention of a representative early childhood workforce, with an emphasis on reducing barriers to entry, increasing long-term career sustainability, and improving working conditions and supports.
Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Jamie Mendez, Co-Chair
Office of Early Care and Education
Email: jamie.mendez@doe.nv.gov
with
Jerek Hough, Co-Chair
Abbreviated Learning
Email: jhough@abbreviatedlearning.com
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Workforce Development Subcommittee Meeting Materials
Roster
2026 Meeting Schedule
2026
November 10, 2026
September 08, 2026 (Evening Meeting TBD)
July 14, 2026
June 09, 2026 Cancelled due to Scheduling
- Workforce Development Members and Sector Representation
- Workplan (view only link)
- Subcommittee Alignment
- Early Childhood Workforce Presentation
May 12, 2026