Blog

July 27, 2022

Kerry Dixon, Asst. Principal, Center High School KC, tries out an electric nail gun at JE Dunn Construction to learn about skilled trades positions

Coming from his background in higher education policy, Brian Crouse, vice president of education programs at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, is keenly aware of how critical it is to bridge the gap between what the education sector provides for students and what the business community needs from potential workers coming out of their pipeline. The Business Leads Fellowship offered him a new process and tools to communicate more effectively with these stakeholders.

Education

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Bipartisan Policy Center Establish Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council to Bridge Childcare Gaps

July 7, 2022

Three people engaged in conversation following council meeting sessions

In response to growing childcare challenges across the nation, the U.S. Chamber Foundation partnered with the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) to support the expansion of high-quality, affordable childcare in communities and states across the country by establishing the Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council.

Early Childhood Education

Economic Growth

Education Prepares Students for Careers of the Future and Helps Businesses

June 24, 2022

High school student with folders smiling

High school students and business alike gain tremendous benefits from working together. Tyng Kam, manager of Stride Student Success Coaching, outlines what employers achieve from expanding internship roles to include younger workers.

Tyng Kam

Youth Employment

States Take the Lead on Childcare Innovation

Early Childhood Education

June 20, 2022

In the second installment of our Chamber Child Care Blog Series, Aaron explores how public-private partnerships across various states led to concrete initiatives that improved access to childcare.

Aaron Merchen

Supporting American Workers, Increasing Financial Well-Being

June 10, 2022

Employers can play a pivotal role in boosting the financial well-being of many working families by offering good pay and benefits.

Economic Growth

Innovation

Making AI Work for the Labor Market

May 25, 2022

Cheryl Oldham testifies to AI Commission panel

Cheryl Oldham, senior vice president at the Center for Education and Workforce (CEW), recently testified with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Artificial Intelligence Commission on Competitiveness, Inclusion, and Innovation (AI Commission) on specific efforts that the U.S. Chamber Foundation has initiated as the country prepares students for the workforce and provides opportunities for others to reskill, with a particular focus on healthcare.

Talent Pipeline Management

Data

Innovation

How a Business Leads Fellowship Offers a Unique Opportunity for Community Investment

May 25, 2022

Thomas Paden, President of Canton Chamber of Commerce with quote

Thomas Paden, President of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, is focused on developing career pathways for high school students in the community through Future Fit, a four-step program that offers opportunities in business, healthcare, hospitality, or trade.

Talent Pipeline Management

K-12 Education

Youth Employment

Existing Federal Mechanisms for Supporting Childcare Available to Parents, Employers, and Providers – A Review

Early Childhood Education

May 13, 2022

In this first installment of the series, we’ll review some of the mechanisms that are currently in place to help address a layered and complex situation of childcare.

Aaron Merchen

How Talent Finance Carves a Path for the Future

April 26, 2022

Jason Tyszko, vice president of the Center for Education and Workforce, outlined the significance of financing at the ASU+GSV Summit, and how the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Talent Finance Initiative can help.

Innovation