The NC More Than A Job program provides workforce readiness support to individuals seeking sustainable employment and long-term stability. We focus on preparing participants with essential job skills, career guidance, and access to community resources that support success beyond placement. Through coaching, referrals, and partnerships, the program helps individuals move from job readiness to career confidence.

Book April Butler for Speaking Engagements

April Butler is an author, nonprofit founder, and CEO of The Strozier Community & Family Foundation. She is available for speaking engagements focused on leadership, resilience, community impact, healing, and personal growth. Drawing from her work in nonprofit leadership, workforce development, and lived experience, April delivers authentic, purpose-driven talks that inspire action and meaningful change.

SPEAKING TOPICS

• Leadership with Purpose & Legacy Building

• Resilience, Healing, and Overcoming Adversity

• Workforce Readiness & Economic Empowerment

• Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Authorship

• Community Impact & Nonprofit Development

• Emotional Intelligence in Leadership & Life

🔹 WHO SHOULD BOOK

Ideal for:

• Conferences & summits

• Nonprofit organizations

• Schools, colleges & youth programs

• Faith-based organizations

• Corporate trainings & leadership retreats

• Community events & panels

🔹 WHAT TO EXPECT

• Keynotes or workshops tailored to your audience

• Engaging storytelling grounded in authorship and lived experience

• Practical tools participants can apply immediately

• An empowering, relatable, and impactful delivery

Child Care Star Rating Advancement Program

Strozier Community & Family Foundation

The Child Care Star Rating Advancement Program by The Strozier Community & Family Foundation is a comprehensive, hands-on consulting service designed to help early childhood programs achieve or increase their state star rating while building sustainable systems of excellence.

Through our proven six-phase approach , assessment, strategic planning, implementation support, documentation preparation, mock evaluation, and pre-visit guidance , we partner closely with directors and staff to strengthen compliance, classroom quality, leadership practices, and family engagement.

Our customized support meets each center where they are, whether they are seeking their initial rating or working toward a higher star level. We provide practical tools, on-site coaching, and expert guidance grounded in real-world early childhood leadership experience to ensure programs are fully prepared, confident, and successful.

At Strozier, we believe star ratings should reflect true program quality , not just compliance. Our goal is to help centers move from compliance to excellence, creating stronger learning environments for children, families, and communities.