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YPSILANTI – The Eastern Michigan University Engage@EMU office will host a virtual childcare and early childhood education event, the “CDC Mini Unconference,” on Friday, March 5 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. The event will be hosted via ZOOM.

The event will feature two speakers from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office, Brandy Johnson, policy advisor on education and workforce; and Michelle Richard, policy advisor on early childhood issues.

The speakers will discuss details of the EMU Child Development Certificate program, as well as lead various discussions around childcare and early childhood education. Topics will include the talent pipeline, options and opportunities in the industry, academic pathways, financial ways and means, and pivoting (COVID-19 and beyond).

The event will be moderated by Alena Zachary-Ross, superintendent for Ypsilanti Community Schools, and Beth Marshall, program coordinator & faculty for Washtenaw Community College’s Early Childhood Education Program.

The event can be attended via ZOOM, with the following credentials:

Meeting ID: 89615224228

Passcode: 772349

Special thanks to the University of Michigan Credit Union, Michigan Works! Southeast, the Family Development Program, Washtenaw Community College, Lake Trust Credit Union, Washtenaw County and Ypsilanti Community Schools for helping to make the event possible.

For more information, contact aa_asl@emich.edu.  

About Eastern Michigan University

Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 16,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and, its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website.