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How Qualcomm is Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

Sara Napolitano Matz
Education
Innovation
K-12 Education
STEM
July 1, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
Qualcomm 2019
© Qualcomm

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 8.6 million STEM jobs in May 2015, with the highest jobs in software development, user support, and systems analysts. Despite the high number of jobs, the lack of skilled workers in the labor force allow these positions to go unfilled. To make matters worse, the existing STEM workforce lacks diversity among women and minorities, not representing the emerging workforce of women and underrepresented groups. 

The New Normal: The Fourth Industrial Revolution’s Demand for Perpetual Learning

Tae Yoo
Economic Growth
Education
K-12 Education
Postsecondary Education
Talent Pipeline Management
Workforce Training
May 22, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
The New Normal
© Cisco
The world is changing. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, and it is having an impact on everything, including the future of work. A significant evolution of the labour market is forecast over the next 10 years, and we do not fully know all the jobs of the future. Given the hyper transformation of technology, business models, and work, it is important to understand and anticipate what this means for youth, society, businesses, and government, so that everyone has an opportunity to participate in the digital economy.

At the Top of Their Game: Messi, Gates, Wooten share talent, opportunity, and environment to thrive

Scott Heimlich, Vice President, Amgen Foundation
Education
K-12 Education
Postsecondary Education
May 9, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
Dr. Wendy Wooten engages her students in the labs of the Amgen Biotech Experience at Reseda High Charter School in Los Angeles
© Amgen. Photo by Evelyn Perez.
Given we all do play a role in shaping the culture of our organizations, teams and communities with every minute and every interaction – whether we intend to or not – how should we go about creating a culture that doesn’t just lead to innovative leaders, but that leads to growth and meaning and ownership in our young people in particular?

Joining Forces to Mobilize Business on Early Childhood Education

Julia Barfield, MPH, MSW
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education
Women
April 25, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
Early Childhood Education as a Workforce Issue, TwitterChat Recap
On Wednesday, April 17, the U.S. Chamber Foundation co-hosted a Twitter chat with Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) to engage a broad audience in a conversation about early childhood education as a critical workforce issue. The goal of the chat was to engage individuals, advocates, and employers across the country in a focused discussion where we could all collectively share the data, stories, and research behind this two-generation challenge. We were thrilled with the turnout.

Backup Childcare as an Option for Employer Investment in Early Education

Julia Barfield, MPH, MSW
Early Childhood Education
Education
Women
March 7, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
Employers Investing in Backup Childcare
© 2019 Getty Images
Although many businesses recognize the economic and human development impacts of investment in early childhood education, there are many that don’t. And those that have chosen to take action can find it difficult to navigate their options and choose a path forward with confidence. The truth is that there are multiple options and you can let your workforce help you narrow down the choices.

Closing the Opportunity Divide in Boston

Haley Ast
Economic Growth
Education
K-12 Education
Youth Employment
February 28, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
Achieving Tomorrow in Boston
© 2019 Getty Images

To close the opportunity divide, cities like Boston are looking to strategic partnerships between employers and workforce and talent development programs to connect underserved youth with the work-based learning experiences that exist in their own community and help equip them with the skills and real-world experience they need to succeed in them. 

We must continue to engage females in the 4th Industrial Revolution

Cheryl Oldham
Dan Mantz, CEO and Chairman of the Board, The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation
Education
K-12 Education
STEM
Women
February 11, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
2019 International Women and Girls in STEM Day
© Google's Girl Powered
Is the U.S. workforce ready for the 4th industrial revolution? Experts predict this workforce movement will create game-changing technologies in automation, computer science, advanced robotics, drones, and others that will rapidly change how we live and work. This coming revolution will create STEM jobs that don’t yet exist and new challenges for STEM education.

In Texas, in Illinois, and Around the Country, Businesses Are Working With Students to Better Bridge Classrooms With Careers

Cheryl Oldham
Education
K-12 Education
Workforce Training
Youth Employment
January 3, 2019
Center for Education and Workforce
Businesses Are Working With Students to Better Bridge Classrooms With Careers
© Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Now more than ever, the success of American business and the effectiveness of our education systems are inextricably linked. Business leaders must be even more engaged in ensuring that our education and workforce systems are preparing learners beginning at an early age for the increasing demands of the globally competitive 21st century knowledge economy.

Why do I have to learn this? Helping students connect to the answer.

Matt Pronio, Nepris
Education
K-12 Education
Postsecondary Education
Youth Employment
November 13, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
Blog Image_Connecting Students to Industry Professionals
© 2018 Getty Images
Looking across the country, there are a range of current and future challenges influencing America’s ability to remain competitive in the race for talent. Companies everywhere are growing and the most crucial factor influencing corporate decisions on where to locate or expand operations is the ability to recruit the best workforce. Therefore, regions with the most skilled workers will not only grow more organically but also have other companies, both national and international, opening facilities there. 

How to solve the skills gap crisis? Try the Chicagoland District 214 Career Pathways Model

Joseph Timanovsky
Education
K-12 Education
Workforce Training
October 9, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
Chicagoland's D214
© 2018 Color Creative
In 2007, Wheeling, Illinois faced a labor shortage and an aging workforce. With purposeful communication with local employers, District 214 recognized that the local talent pool did not have the necessary skills and training needed to fill jobs in the community. District 214 launched the Career Pathways Program in their high schools with the help of universities, businesses, and other community leaders.

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