While nearly half of high school graduates in 2016 expressed an interest in pursuing STEM majors or careers, just 26 percent of them met a college-readiness benchmark that indicates whether a student is well-prepared for first-year courses such as calculus, biology, chemistry and physics
“Earn, save, spend, donate.” The first of several video themes offered as part of a new financial literacy program, Cha-Ching™ Money Smart Kids! launched this April through a partnership between
The Center for Education and Workforce hosted an event bringing together early childhood development experts and business leaders to discuss the role of high-quality childcare in strengthening our nation’s economic prosperity.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation was honored at the Education Innovation Awards presented by EVERFI, Inc. at the Nasdaq Marketsite in New York City on June 12.
A public event with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Gallup, and Strada Education, explored the return on investment in higher education.
How do we set students up for success so that they can complete degree programs that lead to promising career pathways?
[Editor’s Note: President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, Shari Runner, spoke at our Business-led Solutions to Revitalize Chicago Communities forum in Ch
[Editor's Note: Lockheed Martin was awarded Best Commitment to Education award at our 2016 Corporate Citizenship Awards. We are currently accepting nominations for this year's Citizens Awards.
Impacting the lives of more than 1,000 students at Chicago charter school Muchin College Prep, Baxter’s Marc Minkus, senior director of program management, provided students with a first-hand account of how a STEM education opens the door to a rewarding career that can impact the lives of people
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) believes that we can tackles the skills gap if our employers start taking a leadership role in ensuring their communities are prioritizing career readiness.
