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The Child Care Crisis: A Community Conversation

The Child Care Crisis: A Community Conversation

Thursday, November 21, 2024 (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM) (EST)

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The Child Care Crisis: A Community Conversation sponsored by City of Winston-Salem and STITCH

Winston-Salem is facing a child care crisis that impacts families, the workforce, and our community’s future. Join us for the first event in a community series, hosted in partnership with REACH Women’s Network, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., The Pre-K Priority, and other early childhood-focused organizations, to explore the solutions we need now.

Featured Speakers:

Theressa Stevens – A successful local child care operator sharing real-world insights into the challenges and opportunities in our community.

Reed VanderSlik – CEO of Thrivemore, discussing his innovative plan to open a combined retirement community and child care center in partnership with Imprints Cares, addressing workforce challenges.

Louis Finney – CEO of SmartStart, a leader in early childhood education, offering a public-private perspective on how to prepare children for lifelong success.

Join us in shaping the future of child care in Winston-Salem!

Pricing

All proceeds from this event will directly benefit our Leadership Winston-Salem Flagship Scholarship Fund. This fund provides essential tuition assistance to many of our program participants, allowing them to take part in transformative leadership development experiences that might otherwise be unattainable.

General admission pricing is $20.00 person.  Early general admission tickets priced @ $15.00 per person will be available until October 31.  

This year, we are also introducing our Community Gift Registration option! This special ticket allows you to purchase an additional registration for another community member in need, along with your own. Once purchased, these gifted registrations will be distributed by our trusted community partners to deserving individuals, ensuring that more people can benefit from and participate in this important event. It's a wonderful way to give back and help others experience opportunities they might not otherwise have access to.  

As always, your contribution goes beyond individual support; it’s an investment in the future of our community. These scholarships empower participants to enhance their skills, forge valuable connections, and become the leaders Forsyth County needs.

Your support means the world to us and to those who benefit from this scholarship. Thank you for helping us empower the next generation of leaders!

Forsyth Technical Community College
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston Salem, NC 27103 United States
Event Contact
Freida Mitchell
(336) 723-1002 x1207
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM) (EST)

Registration starts at 8 a.m.

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