A new report released today by the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA) explores how family-forward workplace policies can help employers address today’s workforce challenges while strengthening Mississippi’s long-term talent pipeline. The report highlights practical, incremental steps employers can take to improve recruitment, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and build a workplace where employees—and their families—can thrive. … Read more
We are excited to present our fourth Annual Report! MELA releases an Annual Report each year to highlight the progress we made over the course of the previous fiscal year, July through June. The 2023-2024 Annual Report is unique in comparison to past reports as it will show completion of goals, achievements throughout the year, … Read more
The Annual Report is designed to summarize our activities and accomplishments during our last reporting period (July 2021 – June 2022), as well as forecast some of our upcoming projects, initiatives, and strategies.
Read what childcare providers recommend that MDHS consider as they build a statewide QSS for childcare.