Five Unexpected Ways Your Organization Will Benefit By Upskilling with English

Center for Education and Workforce
April 4, 2022
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Offering English language training to help develop bilingual employees offers clear, measurable benefits to companies—ones that affect bottom line, ROI, and performance. Katie Brown, Founder and CEO of Engen, explores five unexpected ways your organization will benefit by enabling your workforce with English skills.
Katie Brown
Talent Pipeline Management
Workforce Training

Childcare Providers—Especially Women of Color—Need Our Support. Here's How We Can Help.

Center for Education and Workforce
March 1, 2022
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Last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Education Trust released the report "Equity in Childcare is Everyone's Business," which examines the importance of addressing the negative impacts of sexism and racism on the childcare industry and proposes ways in which state and local chambers, in partnership with child care providers, can address those issues while supporting children and families.
Cheryl Oldham
Early Childhood Education
Education
Women

Providing Second Chances to the American Worker: A Look at the Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Workforce Center

Center for Education and Workforce
February 7, 2022
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The horse industry in Kentucky reigns supreme. With more than 1,100 horse farms, the equine industry contributes an estimated 60,000 jobs and $6.5 billion of direct and indirect economic impact. However, the industry has experienced major labor shortages that stagnate growth. Laurie Mays, the equine and agriculture talent pipeline project manager at the Kentucky Chamber Foundation Workforce Center, saw an opportunity to develop a more comprehensive Workforce Readiness and Reentry Program for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Catherine Ahmad
Talent Pipeline Management
Workforce Training

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