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- The Thumb Region Health and Human Services (HHS) Employer-Led Collaborative uses the TPM® framework to expand healthcare training and career opportunities. Within just a few years, 59% of participants earned industry-recognized credentials, and 61% secured employment in the medical field.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work, and the skills employees need to thrive. In this edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom" we examine an important question: What knowledge and skills should students develop in K–12 education to prepare for postsecondary training and the workforce?Rick Pearce reflects on how his experience as a Business Leads Fellow has shaped his approach to partnerships between businesses and schools in Southwest Ohio.Kris Noble shares how her experience as a Business Leads Fellow in the inaugural 2018 cohort prepared her to support Illinois’ entrepreneurial workforce.Mike Hadley, senior director of the workplace business segment at Edward Jones, reflects on the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Business Solves conference and how leveraging local relationships, modern technology, and partnerships can expand workplace investing access, financial education, and trusted advice for small businesses and their employees.The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s annual convening of Talent Pipeline Management® practitioners reaffirmed the strategies shaping the future of workforce development.Learn how to proactively prepare your small business for natural disasters with a 10-step checklist, including risk assessment, emergency planning, employee training, data protection, and community partnerships.Christopher Mammen leads The Dee Howard Foundation in expanding equitable aerospace pathways for San Antonio students, blending TPM® strategies with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs that prepare young people for high-demand, high-skill careers.Through the EPIC Challenge, Miami students collaborate with tech startups to tackle real-world challenges, sharpen in-demand skills, and launch their careers.Candace Carnahan, president and CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, drives workforce innovation through collaboration. Leading initiatives like West Slope Works, she connects schools, employers, and communities to strengthen local talent pipelines and foster sustainable economic growth.
