$150K in expenses

Jobs provided funding to an economic growth corporation in support of the establishment and operation of the shimer square jobs and early childhood development center. The early childhood development center at shiner square will introduce the first licensed childcare facility in carroll county, providing quality care for children and working parents living within a 30-minute radius of the project site. Additionally, it will generate 25 new jobs, with at least 19 or 75% of these positions targeting low-income individuals. The new residents living on site will be encouraged to apply. The project will also result in the establishment of two additional property management positions with home base property management, further enhancing the scope of employment opportunities generated by the development. The project not only seeks to establish a high-quality childcare facility but also underscores the importance of providing job readiness training to bolster the health and welfare of low-income individuals in the surrounding underserved communities. The project will prioritize assisting employees in overcoming personal barriers, which may include challenges such as a lack of childcare, access to safe and affordable housing, and the acquisition of necessary job skills for a new positions. Employment opportunities generated by the daycare and property management company will serve to support families by offering wages exceeding the local mit wage calculation. Furthermore, co-located affordable housing and access to discounted daycare will be provided, addressing critical needs within the community.