Chattanooga 2.0

?? National Apprenticeship Week was a success! At last Thursday's event, we announced four new apprenticeships starting soon at local Hamilton County businesses: ?? Unum plans to add two more software development apprentices next year ?? EPB is starting a new customer success apprenticeship ?? The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce plans to create an accounting assistant apprenticeship program to support their team. Together, we can continue to provide more and more career pathways where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce while they receive on-the-job, paid training and career-specific education. https://lnkd.in/eTwnniKJ (Chattanooga Times Free Press) #ApprenticeshipWorks #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipWeek2024

Today, we launch our new 2030 Data Dashboard! Check out our blog for insights that point to the intersection between education, poverty, and economic mobility and the need for targeted interventions and community efforts to help close the gaps. This data is meant to... ?? Shine a light on opportunities for change ?? Highlight where we are making strides ?? Showcase where there is still work to be done We hope that this dashboard inspires the community to come together to support our children and youth! https://lnkd.in/d8rxnD27 #EducationData #ChattanoogaEducation #HamiltonCountySchools

Apprenticeships provide local graduates with opportunities to EARN while they LEARN and help bridge the employment gap! Visit the link below for more information on #ApprenticeshipWeek2024 and ways you can participate: https://lnkd.in/eGWf3X_E #apprenticeshipworks #naw2024

?? Chattanooga 2.0 is calling on families in Hamilton County to help build a brighter future for our youngest residents by answering the question — “what is it like to raise young children in our county?” The survey aims to collect feedback from parents with children under six years old and the deadline to fill out the survey is this Sunday, November 17. https://lnkd.in/eJQZrCgW If you work with children under the age of six and want to offer it to families - please email Jennifer Andrews at: [email protected]

The Chattanooga Times Free Press highlights the Out-of-School Time Literacy Toolkit developed by Chattanooga 2.0. We are proud to support The Bethlehem Center, The Centenary, Girls Inc. of Chattanooga, Soddy Daisy Community Library, and WTCI PBS as they use the toolkit in their out-of-school time programming. ?? Read how Girls Inc. of Chattanooga uses the toolkit to integrate literacy activities adapted from Hamilton County Schools’ literacy curriculum: https://lnkd.in/ezcg3Cty #HamiltonCounty #AfterSchoolPrograms

Do you want to be part of a team impacting real change in our community? We are seeking a changemaker with a desire to ensure children and families have everything they need to build a strong foundation in early childhood and literacy. The Program Coordinator will support this work under the leadership of Jennifer Andrews and Brandon Hubbard-Heitz. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/eAbgKmB7

Initially intending on becoming a biochemist, Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director Keri Randolph's journey to this role has been both unique and inspiring! Spending time as a high school science teacher in Pittsboro, North Carolina, with stops at Harvard and beyond, we’re grateful to have her vision and leadership guiding Chattanooga 2.0. The Chattanooga Times Free Press recently featured Randolph, highlighting the path that led her here. Read the full article to learn more about her story: https://lnkd.in/eJj2qFuH

A new online tool from Chattanooga 2.0's Out-of-School Time Alliance is helping Hamilton County families find after-school programs, including tutoring, sports, and child care! With around 400 options available, families can easily search by criteria like grades served and transportation availability, providing access to resources that support academic and social-emotional development outside regular school hours. Read: https://lnkd.in/erRVAAuq

Tomorrow is Election Day in Tennessee! Your vote in the upcoming 2024 elections is your voice in how the following offices on the November ballot will shape our future: ??? President and Vice President of the United States ??? U.S. Senate ??? U.S. House of Representatives (District 3), ??? TN State Senate (District 10) ??? TN State House of Representatives (Districts 26, 27, 28, 29) ??? County Commission Make your voice heard! Check out the link below to stay informed on the candidates and issues before you head to the polls. Plus, find important voter info like locations, hours, and requirements. https://lnkd.in/dRQwBzR #VoteTennessee #YourVoteMatters

?? Attention Hamilton County Parents and Educators! Chattanooga 2.0's Hamilton County Early Childhood Survey is live until November 8! The survey aims to collect feedback from parents with children under six years old. If you work with children under the age of six and want to offer it to families - please email Jennifer Andrews at: [email protected]