OEM Fabricators recognized for leadership in supporting families
On Friday February 15th, OEM Fabricators was honored by the Wisconsin Child Care Administrators Association for their work supporting Early Childhood and Families. RoxAnne Forrest, who is a Program Assistant for the University Child Care Center at UW-Stevens Point presented the award and highlighted OEM’s work with the Family Friendly Workplace Certification Project and Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley. In her comments while presenting the award, RoxAnne noted that the organization is encouraging other employers to follow OEM’s lead in supporting Early Childhood and Families.
Becky Helf, who serves as the Association’s President nominated OEM for the Award and in her nomination mentioned OEM’s participation in the Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council where she also serves.
OEM’s president Mark Tyler accepted the award on behalf of OEM. He said that “There is no more important role for all of us than creating a foundation for success in our children.”
“We are grateful for Mark’s leadership in early childhood issues—both regionally and statewide,” said Family Resource Center Executive Director Agnes Ring. “Through directly supporting our work with families, OEM Fabricators is investing in improved outcomes for children and families today, which has an impact for generations to come.”
The Wisconsin Child Care Administrators Association began in 1976 and their main motivation is the need for an organization to be committed to the promotion of excellence in child care administration.