In a recent survey, 34% of Georgia parents with young children said they had to quit a job, not take a job, or greatly change a job in the past year due to problems with child care.
TODAY’S WORKFORCE
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation states that a world-class workforce begins with a world-class education system. The “Bedrock of American Business” is high-quality early childhood education.
The availability of child care in Georgia creates over 84,000 jobs, strengthening the workforce and contributing to the overall state economy.
GEEARS’ report, Opportunities Lost, examines how child care challenges affect parents’ participation in the workforce and can have far-reaching effects for families, employers, and the state’s economy as a whole.
TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE
Georgia businesses need employees who are job-ready and well-prepared, in order to remain competitive. We can build a strong workforce pipeline for Georgia, but we must start early. The foundations of their workforce’s skills are built during a child’s first five years.