Employment Promise Keeps Parents Working, Kids Learning

The Alliance community is shining a spotlight on the Alliance Employment Promise, an initiative that has been transforming the lives of families, strengthening local businesses, and preparing the next generation for success.

At the heart of this impact is the Early Childhood Education Alliance (ECEA), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting, promoting, and creating enriching early experiences for young children in Alliance. Since its founding, ECEA has partnered with families, schools, and employers to remove barriers to quality early education. The organization’s newly released video highlights the real-life difference the Employment Promise has made since the program began, showing how it continues to change lives across the community.

The Employment Promise provides families with subsidized support for early childhood education, ensuring that childcare remains affordable and accessible for everyone. By easing this burden, the program empowers parents to stay in the workforce, gives children access to quality education, and helps local employers attract and retain reliable staff.

“I don’t know how we could possibly afford childcare without the assistance,” shared one parent. “With the subsidy, both my husband and I are able to work while knowing our children are safe, cared for, and learning every day.” For many families, the program is life-changing.

By bridging the gap between families and employers, the Alliance Employment Promise strengthens the workforce, reduces turnover, and gives children the chance to thrive in early learning environments that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. Employers also see the results:

“Families win, businesses win, and our community is stronger because of it,” said one local business leader.

To ensure long-term sustainability, ECEA and its partners remain committed to financial responsibility, community feedback, and staying true to the promise’s mission. Beyond childcare support, the Alliance Employment Promise reflects a broader commitment—helping families break cycles of poverty, preparing children for lifelong learning, and building a stronger community for everyone.

Several local employers have already stepped up to make the Alliance Employment Promise possible, including Winkle Industries, Precious Cargo, MAC Trailer, Coastal Pet Products, Robertson Heating Supply, and Morgan Engineering. Their commitment ensures that working parents have access to affordable childcare and that children across Alliance can benefit from quality early learning. If you’re employed by one of these companies, your family may already be eligible for support—and if your business isn’t yet involved, now is the time to join this community movement that’s strengthening families, supporting local employers, and shaping the future workforce of Alliance.

About the Alliance Employment Promise

The Alliance Employment Promise is a collaborative community initiative, supported by the Early Childhood Education Alliance, that helps families by subsidizing early childhood education costs. The program ensures parents can remain employed, children can access high-quality care and learning opportunities, and local businesses benefit from a stable and reliable workforce. Together, it creates lasting impact by preparing the next generation for academic and career success.