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
Early Childhood Workforce Specialist.
Email: jamie.mendez@doe.nv.gov
with
Patrice Gardner, Co-Chair
ECAC Vice Chair
Education Programs Supervisor
Email: pmgardner@doe.nv.gov
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2026
May 12, 2026