Ece Works

ece works! is an early care and education (ece) public policy project of first 5 la aimed at creating policy change to promote and professionalize the ece workforce and increase investment in the sector to promote long-term retention. through the ece works campaign first 5 la is creating a movement and building a strong network of business and civic leaders to support increased investment in the early care and education workforce. first 5 la has partnered with the los angeles county office of education (lacoe) and the ucla anderson school of management to underscore the significance of the ece workforce on the local and national economy and mobilize a coalition and create long-term sustainable change for the early care and education industry. ece works! is the centerpiece of first 5 la's public policy work within its $50+ million workforce investment portfolio.