THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 1, 2024 Page 11 Sen. Lewis attends White House convening on childcare S tate Senator Jason Lewis was invited by the White House to participate in a convening of state legislative leaders to discuss strategies to strengthen early childhood education and childcare. The convening – held at the White House on September 27, 2024 – included state lawmakers and childcare advocates from 34 states who were joined by White House officials. Because of his leadership role in shaping early education and care policy and funding in Massachusetts, Senator Lewis, who serves as the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education, was invited to speak on a panel at the White House convening about ways to expand access to childcare for working families. Massachusetts has emerged as a national leader on innovative strategies to make high-quality, affordable early education and care more accessible for young children and families. In the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the legislature invested more than $1.5 billion into this sector, Over 51 5-Star Reviews on Google & Yelp! (857) 417-1936 / Contact@vtechautoservices.com Check Engine Light On? We Can Help! Our Services include: * Tune-Up * Lube, Oil & Filter * Tire Services * Exhaust * Transmission * AC / Heating System * Maintenance including expanding eligibility for more families to access childcare subsidies and permanently funding the pandemic-era Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) operational grants for childcare providers. “It was a memorable experience to be invited to the White House and I was thrilled to showcase the early education and childcare work that we have been doing here in Massachusetts,” said Senator Lewis. “Access to high-quality, affordable early education and childcare is essential for the healthy development of young children, as well as for the economic well-being of working families and employers in Massachusetts and across the United States.” 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group Wed., Nov. 6: Networking, “You Must Give To Get” T he Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Informal networking takes place from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, reentering the job market after a long employment gap or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workvestment banker and entrepreneur. Over 12 years ago, she tranJOB | SEE PAGE 19 We Service All Makes & Model Vehicles 24 Winter Street, Saugus Open Daily 8AM - 5 PM / Closed Saturday & Sunday Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. Deborah Hope shop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network and one-on-one coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, in
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