Business - Support Pennsylvania's Promise for Children
Here are some ways business can help support Pennsylvania's Promise for Children:
Provide information to your employees on how to enhance their children's early learning and how to choose quality early learning opportunities for their children.Informing your employees about quality early learning can become a part of the Human Resources services you provide. Here are some resources you can use to pass on to your employees.
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Organize volunteer activities for management and staff at early learning programsMany companies offer their employees paid release time to volunteer during the work day, or organize a volunteer day, such as during the United Way Day of Caring. Some employers also develop relationships with local nonprofits to organize volunteer opportunities for staff. Speak with your Human Resources representative about including volunteering at early learning programs in the company's volunteer efforts.
Provide information to your customers about quality early learningNational campaigns like United Way's Born Learning and PNC's Grow Up Great highlight the fact that shopping can be a great educational opportunity for young children. Post information in your stores or provide take aways in your shopping bags. If you need help with ideas, contact us. Post “Every child is Pennsylvania’s future” posters at your business - coming soon!Every child is Pennsylvania's future materials educate your customers and staff that every child’s future matters and highlights one of Pennsylvania’s programs to promote quality early learning opportunities for our young children. To request copies, contact your county’s Early Childhood Community Engagement Group. Take advantage of the Pre-Kindergarten Income Tax Credit for BusinessesYou can save on taxes while providing scholarships to deserving young children for pre-kindergarten. For more information on how it works, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website. Join your county’s Early Childhood Community Engagement GroupEarly Childhood Community Engagement Groups bring together community leaders in early education and care as well as parents, doctors, advocates, legislators and businesses that recognize the value of quality early education and care to their communities. Click here for contact information on your community engagement group. Join a Pre K Counts Leadership Network Team near youIf you are in a Pre K Counts community, join their leadership network team. Pre K Counts facilitates local pre-kindergarten partnerships in their communities and keep their communities abreast of developments in early education. Be a voice for children in your communityYour United Way, community engagement group, community foundation or local chamber of commerce most likely has an education committee or early childhood initiative. Add your name to the list of supporters.
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About Pennsylvania's Promise for Children
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Pennsylvania supports quality early learning
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Quality
early learning opportunities make it possible for children to succeed in
school, in the workforce, and in life, while helping parents maintain a
stable home life and provide for their family. These immediate benefits
can translate into more productive employees today, and better employees
and customers tomorrow.