The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska will grow its research capabilities by merging with the National Workforce Registry Alliance, an organization that supports 46 statewide early childhood workforce registries with 2.8 million members.
Walter Gilliam, executive director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, at far left in the second row, with the National Workforce Registry Alliance board of directors and staff.
Combined, the two organizations will be able to offer research, data analysis and insight into the nation’s early childhood workforce, creating opportunities for stronger child care policies nationwide.
The merger will take effect Jan. 1.
Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, president of the University of Nebraska System, said the merger supports the university’s goal of conducting leading research on early childhood education and development.
“The University of Nebraska is thrilled to become the new home of an organization with an impressive mission and national scope,” Gold said. “Given the Institute’s long-standing commitment to …