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- The U.S. Chamber Foundation released an updated edition of the report reflecting on how assessment and accountability policies have contributed to improving both the quality of and access to K–12 public education.At the 2025 Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala, we had the honor of presenting the President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement to Wayne Peacock, who recently retired as President and CEO of USAA.Using the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) model, Kalamazoo’s early care and education (ECE) collaborative has built a sustainable strategy to attract new talent and support employees in earning industry-recognized credentials.Using the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) model, the public safety collaborative decided to restart and support essential training programs to meet their labor gap struggles. Within a few years, most employer partners filled their vacant positions.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.








