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Futureproofing: How ExxonMobil is Helping Tackle America’s STEM Workforce Challenges

Education
K-12 Education
STEM
August 24, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
FutureProofing - ExxonMobil
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Like many countries around the world, the United States faces a shortage of highly-skilled science and technology workers. In the past decade, employment growth in STEM occupations has markedly outpaced growth in non-STEM occupations, and while there will be an estimated 3.4 million STEM jobs available between 2015 to 2025, only about 1.4 million workers will be qualified to fill them, according to a study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute. ExxonMobil is taking this challenge head on – but it’s not doing so alone.

STEM Knowledge Gains and Attitudinal Changes

Abby Hills
Data
Education
K-12 Education
STEM
August 23, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
STEM Scholars 2018 Wrap Up
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A yet to be released report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation STEM Scholars program reveals student knowledge gains, behaviors, and attitudinal changes across the country. The findings provide an analysis of data from more than 4,000 students in 27 schools across Michigan, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Texas. Overall, findings suggest that connecting students’ personal interests and strengths to STEM skills helps students better see themselves in STEM. 

Futureproofing: How a Commitment to Workers is Transforming Houston’s Economy

Competitiveness
Economic Growth
Workforce Training
August 9, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
FutureProofing - UpSkill Houston
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In order to stay globally competitive, Houston’s industries needed to attract, train, and hire workers into technical careers that require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year college degree. To address the skills gap, Greater Houston Partnership— a group of 1,200 companies in the 11 county Houston region—took on the responsibility of retraining workers and strengthening the talent pipeline.

A Pledge to the American Worker

Thomas J. Donohue
Competitiveness
Economic Growth
Education
Emerging Issues
Workforce Training
Youth Employment
July 23, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
Above the Fold - Pledge to the American Worker
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Last week the administration launched what it termed “the next step” in its economic agenda: a sweeping, administration-wide effort to equip the American workforce to succeed in the modern economy. To propel this initiative forward, it is seeking advice and cooperation from leaders in business and education. Our message at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is simple: Count us in. We look forward to continuing our work with the administration on this issue of critical importance to the entire business community.

Ignite Middle School STEM Interest: From ‘What do I want to be?’ to ‘How will I get there?’

Liz Rowan, Director of Marketing, EVERFI
Education
K-12 Education
STEM
July 17, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
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Since the fall of 2017, thousands of students across the country have completed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s STEM Scholars digital program. Throughout the course, students engage with content that reinforces key STEM skills and learn how STEM careers connect to their interests and daily lives. See how the program highlights exciting science, technology, engineering, and math challenges from a connected, technology-fueled world. 

Confidence, Diversity, and a Foundation for Change in the Dallas STEM Pipeline

Haley Ast
Competitiveness
Education
K-12 Education
STEM
Women
July 11, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
Achieving Tomorrow, Dallas: STEM Center of Excellence
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By working to close the gender gap in STEM-related fields and foster a long overdue leadership pipeline in Dallas, the Girl Scouts STEM Center of Excellence is a shining example of the positive educational outcomes that happen when businesses engage with their communities.

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