Florida Early Learning Insights Podcast

Florida Early Learning Insights Podcast
Podcast Description
This podcast is dedicated to exploring the vital role early childhood education plays in shaping the next generation of talent in Florida with actionable insights for educators, parents, business leaders, and policymakers.
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The podcast covers key topics such as early literacy development, business involvement in education, and community partnerships with episodes like How Local Chamber and Early Learning Leaders are Partnering in Daytona addressing local literacy initiatives and A Leader’s Journey into Early Learning Advocacy discussing the role of businesses in early education.

This podcast is dedicated to exploring the vital role early childhood education plays in shaping the next generation of talent in Florida with actionable insights for educators, parents, business leaders, and policymakers.
What happens when a manufacturing company decides to tackle child care head-on? In this episode of Early Learning Insights, we sit down with the HR team at PGT —one of Florida’s largest window and door manufacturers—to learn how and why they're bringing a near-site child care solution to their employees.
From workforce retention to employee satisfaction and beyond, this investment in early learning is delivering measurable returns for both families and the company.
🎙️ Inside this episode:
✅ Why child care was a business imperative, not a perk
✅ How PGT navigated cost and partnership decisions
✅ What advice they’d give to other employers considering a similar move
This episode is a must-listen for HR leaders, business executives, and policymakers looking for real-world examples of family-friendly workplace solutions that work.
Resources:
Florida’s Child Care Tax Credit Toolkit: https://www.flchamber.com/childcaretaxcredit

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