Early Childhood Professionals ➧ Empower To Educate

Empower to Educate

Are you interested in a career in child care and early childhood education? With funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Empower to Educate helps current and aspiring early childhood educators advance and sustain their career goals in child care. Our workforce development program offers financial support, free training options, job skills training, job placement support, and mentorship opportunities. Participants also receive ongoing support from a local Workforce Advisor.  To find out more and get connected; go HERE.


Empower to Educate
Mallory Klaphake
(Covering Mcleod, Meeker, Renville, and Stearns Counties)
[email protected]
320-423-4143

Kale Weber
(Covering Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties)
[email protected]
320-248-8500

Child Care Aware Makayla Wijeratne
(Covering Benton, Sherburne, and Wright Counties)
[email protected]
320-248-5002