Highlights• There is a national shortage of high-quality early childhood educators.• The workforce pipeline must be expanded to increase cultural and linguistic preparedness.• This paper highlights three Chicago-based partnerships to increase workforce skill and diversity.• Each "grow-your-own" program is designed to meet the specific needs of the communities they serve.• These community-responsive examples can inform national conversation about workforce development.
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