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As we wrap up Read Across America Week, it's important to remember that literacy should be a focus for students year round! From early childhood education to lifelong learning, there are so many resources to explore. Check out these amazing tools: TeachStart: https://lnkd.in/emNeNeDq Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: https://lnkd.in/gdDEvwf Chattanooga 2.0's Literacy Page: https://lnkd.in/ed99s46i Let’s keep reading, learning, and growing together! ?? #ReadAcrossAmerica #LiteracyMatters

?? 20 Years, 40 Communities: Growing Our Impact Together! ?? This year, Every Hour Counts is celebrating 20 years of collective impact, strengthening afterschool and summer learning systems nationwide. As we mark this milestone, we are thrilled to welcome 14 new network members, expanding our reach to 40 communities in more than 20 states! Welcome to our newest members: ?? Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond) – Alexandria, VA ?? Baltimore's Promise – Baltimore, MD ?? Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time – Cambridge, MA ?? Chattanooga 2.0 – Chattanooga, TN ?? Columbus Learning Collaborative – Columbus, OH ?? East Side Aligned – East St. Louis, IL ?? Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families – Rockville, MD ?? New Orleans Youth Alliance – New Orleans, LA ?? Partnership for After School Education (PASE) – New York, NY ?? Rural Youth Institute – Maine ?? San Francisco Beacon Initiative – San Francisco, CA ?? Santa Fe Community Educators Network – Santa Fe, NM ?? Youth Success Summit – Akron, OH ?? Youth INC – New York, NY Join us in celebrating these incredible organizations and the collective work we are doing to shape the future of youth development—together. #Afterschool #SummerLearning #EveryHourCounts #youthdevelopment

We're incredibly proud to announce the completion of the inaugural Chattanooga Tech Accelerator cohort in Data Analytics! Starting with over 180 applicants, we selected 8 exceptional individuals who demonstrated remarkable dedication - attending intensive style training Monday through Friday from 5:30-8:30pm for seven consecutive weeks. These trainees didn't just complete a program; they transformed themselves into work-ready data analytics professional equipped to meet the evolving demands of today's technology landscape. The commitment shown by these trainees is truly inspiring. They balanced existing responsibilities while dedicating 15+ hours weekly (in person, and many more on their own!) to upskill themselves for the future workforce. Their perseverance has paid off, and they're now ready to make immediate impact in their new roles. As technologies evolve, so does the skills gap. Through this accelerator, we're proud to be equipping local talent with the precise capabilities employers need in the moment! To our amazing graduates: Congratulations! Your journey is just beginning! To our partners and stakeholders: Thank you for helping us create this life-changing opportunity. The #collectiveimpact makes this vital work possible. Interested in connecting with our newly certified data analytics professionals? Reach out - these talented individuals are ready to contribute to your organization's success! Leticia Nunez Weston Braddock Rayder Yoc Tyrin Breaux Deborah Crutcher Fernando H. Lakisha Howard #DataAnalytics #WorkforceReady #TechTalent #SkillsGap #LocalTalent #TechAccelerator City of Chattanooga Chattanooga 2.0 BuildWithin Tech Goes Home Tennessee The Enterprise Center Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech) Andrew Hudson Walton R.

Chattanooga residents! Make your plan to vote on Tuesday, March 4th. Every vote counts in local elections, so if you missed early voting, tomorrow is the last day to cast your vote in mayoral and city council elections. https://lnkd.in/eSBAgDjg

Big thanks to Joshua Cropp, CFP?, CDFA? for leading the final Tech Mentors Talk this week on #FinancialLiteracy for the trainees of the Chattanooga Tech Accelerator in Data Analytics. Josh gave a whirlwind tour of everything from budgeting to credit scores to personal investing. He led the trainees in a dynamic conversation and we are thankful for his investment in their professional trajectory. We know that in order for #EconomicMobility to be possible someone needs the #SocialCapital and financial skills to manage the fiscal capital that their hard-earned #TechSkills can help them reach. Thankful for a Chattanooga community committed to helping us lead through #collectiveimpact. As part of a Chattanooga 2.0 #ViablePathwaytoProsperity this Tech Accelerator seeks to remove all barriers through a wholistic approach to professional development. Thanks to our partners that have made this opportunity possible Chattanooga 2.0; City of Chattanooga, The Enterprise Center, Tech Goes Home Tennessee, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech), Chattanooga State Community College, Apprenticeship Works, BuildWithin Keri Randolph, Walton R., Austin Corcoran, Geoff Millener, Sammy Lowdermilk, Melissa Callejas, m.ed, Sarah Marquez Berestecky, Lindsey Parker, Charita D. Allen, Patrick O'Hagan, Ed.D., Dr. Ximena Gates Hartsock, Chyna Keene

Collaboration and #collectiveimpact is at the heart of our success, and our partnership with Andrew Hudson and Chattanooga 2.0 exemplifies this philosophy. Andrew brings exceptional professional development leadership and valuable expertise to the table, making our daily collaboration both productive and inspiring. We're grateful for this strategic relationship that continues to drive our growth and impact.

“The Chattanooga Future Fund is an investment in hope. When our kids have hope, we’re a thriving community.” Keri Randolph I think this is brilliant and the kind of forward-thinking, investment-mindedness we need right now. Kudos to Keri, her team, and early backers of this program. Chattanooga 2.0 Tennessee Department of Treasury Pinnacle Financial Partners BENWOOD FOUNDATION City of Chattanooga BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee The Maclellan Foundation Bobby Stone Foundation and Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga #chattanooga #cha

The Hamilton County Well Being dashboard, recently launched by Chattanooga 2.0, highlights factors impacting student well-being and, in turn, student outcomes. This data — pulled from research done by the Belmont Data & AI Collaborative and elevated at SCORE’s Mental Health Symposium in 2023 — can help us identify disparities & direct resources to students with the greatest need. https://lnkd.in/ey2D5ys8

Hey Chattanooga! Your voice is POWER! On March 4th, get out there and VOTE in our Municipal Election! We're choosing our next Mayor and 9 City Council members to shape our amazing city's future! Don’t miss out—check out this awesome video by Chattanooga 2.0 to meet the candidates! https://lnkd.in/eexEhAFA Every vote counts, so let’s light up the polls and build a brighter Chattanooga together! #VoteChattanooga #MunicipalElection #YourVoteMatters #VREM

?? We're excited to welcome J'darius Cameron to the Chattanooga 2.0 team! J’darius will support the Director of Early Childhood Strategies and Director of Literacy and Student Strategy, in their efforts to further Chattanooga 2.0’s community-wide mission of equipping children and families with the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. J’darius grew up on the notion that “It takes a village to raise a child.” He wholeheartedly believes in Chattanooga 2.0’s efforts to strengthen a child’s “village” and give them the best opportunity to achieve social and economic mobility. Learn more about J’darius at https://lnkd.in/eGmmKegM #WelcomeToTheTeam #EarlyLiteracy #EarlyChildhoodEducaton