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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.groundworkohio.org/fellowship">Applications are now open</a>!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.groundworkohio.org/">Groundwork Ohio</a>, a statewide organization that advocates for high-quality early learning and healthy development strategies, announces
<b>the fifth annual <a href="https://www.groundworkohio.org/fellowship">Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship</a> cohort</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Early Childhood Leadership Fellows participate in a unique curriculum designed to develop in-depth knowledge of early childhood systems in Ohio, build leadership skills, gain
a better understanding on how to be a successful advocate for Ohio's infants, toddlers, families, and communities, and network with a diverse group of early childhood professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">If you have a passion for services to young children and their families, I hope you will consider applying for this statewide leadership opportunity. Learn more and apply here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hear from librarians who have been Groundwork Fellows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Julia Shaheen, Literacy Manager at Stark Library:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">“Joining the Groundwork Ohio cohort this year has been a great experience. I have learned more about the legislative process and been able to understand
a little more. It’s been great to share my work in the library world with those in childcare and other early childhood organizations who may not realize all that we do. It’s been interesting to learn we all struggle with similar aspects, and we all want the
best for young children and their families. I highly recommend applying for the next cohort. It will give you a new perspective and a chance to work with people outside the library.”
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sam Schneider, Early Learning Specialist at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">“Groundwork Ohio was an interesting experience which allowed me to understand how to advocate for children and families in Ohio. It provided me
with new resources to bring back to my library system to share with librarians that will help them not only understand why the services we provide for children and families are important, but also understand these resources and how they can be helpful to relay
to families who may be in need. I recommend applying for the fellowship if you're interested in discovering how to advocate to lawmakers for children and families in Ohio and learning how to tell your story to others in an impactful way.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Emily Rozmus, INFOhio Senior Instructional Specialist:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">“I am so glad I was chosen to be a part of the Groundwork Leadership Fellowship for 2020. Despite a shift in goals due to a worldwide pandemic,
the team at Groundwork rose to the occasion, providing us with foundational knowledge and advocacy training to be a voice for the youngest citizens in Ohio... the Groundwork Leadership Fellowship was a bright spot where I was able to not only share my background
in education and libraries, but also grow in my experience in the early learning sphere. I highly recommend this for public librarians who support youth programs in Ohio.“<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">This fellowship is a one-year commitment and there is a $1500 tuition fee. Financial assistance may be available, and prospective applicants are urged to apply regardless of
financial need. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sincerely,<br>
Janet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62"><img border="0" width="96" height="102" style="width:1.0in;height:1.0583in" id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D7B91B.C61AA710"></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Janet Ingraham Dwyer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6910<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:jdwyer@library.ohio.gov"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">jdwyer@library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/youth-services"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">library.ohio.gov/youth-services</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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