Workforce Development Subcommittee
Workforce Development
The Workforce Development Subcommittee implements the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Objectives from Goal 2, listed 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.
Upcoming Meetings & Events Calendar
Meets Bi-Monthly 11:00AM - 12:00PM
For More Information, See Our Full 2026 Meeting Calendar:
Subcommittee Co-Chairs:
Jamie Mendez, Nevada ECAC Co-Chair
Early Childhood Workforce Specialist
E: jamie.mendez@doe.nv.gov
Patrice Gardner, Nevada ECAC Co-Chair
Education Programs Supervisor
E: pmgardner@doe.nv.gov
Subcommittee Opening:
Apply for Membership
We are currently accepting applications for a vacancy to serve on this subcommittee. Nevada ECAC subcommittee membership is open to the public, including the early childhood workforce, parents of young children, and community members.
Meeting Reminders
Now anyone can receive meeting notifications via email! The Office of Early Learning and Development (OELD) uses a community listserv to distribute early childhood related news, including ECAC meeting reminders with the agenda and zoom link to join.
