About Invest Early Invest Early is a collaborative between four Itasca area school districts, Kootasca Head Start, Itasca County Human Services/Public Health, Mayville State University, and Itasca Community College. The Blandin Foundation has made a financial commitment to support this innovative and promising Early Childhood initiative.  Learn more here. Invest Early works in partnership with Itasca Community College and Mayville State University to help all who are interested in working in early childhood pursue a career ladder of training that will result in Early Childhood teacher licensure.