Airport Academy Cited as Successful Workforce Development Program

The Pittsburgh International Airport’s Le Petite Academy is being cited as a successful workforce development program in a recent Blue Sky News article that features Trying Together’s executive director.

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The article focuses on how the academy – which opened in September 2023 – is one of only a few childcare facilities located on-site or near major U.S. airports.

Nicole Partaka, the academy’s director, notes that new airport hires are often “surprised” to learn that childcare is available at PIT for employees.

The program is cited as playing an important role in the local economy by providing affordable and accessible childcare, which is a barrier for working people in the region.

The partners with PIT in opening the center included Trying Together, the Benedum Foundation, and the Henry L. Hillman Foundation.

“Through this collaboration, we aimed to enhance the airport’s vision for improved work-life balance for airport staff while strengthening the region’s commitment to accessible early learning opportunities,” said Cara Ciminillo, Trying Together’s executive director.

To read the full article, visit Blue Sky News’ website.

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