We believe a strong manufacturing sector is
the backbone of a strong economy, and we will continue to serve as a member of the White House Manufacturing Jobs Initiative.
There is strong evidence that shows that universal community - based systems of high quality early childhood education and care are part of
the backbone of strong economies: ECEC has short - term, medium - term and long - term economic and social impacts on children, their parents, the labour force, local economies and the larger economy.