On Economic Mobility for Low-Income Students: Solving for College Undermatching, and Bridging Across Classes Through Dedicated Volunteerism

Education and Workforce
September 15, 2023
MMBay Mentee-Mentor in the Classroom
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High-achieving low-income students in the U.S. often miss out on selective colleges and competitive careers, with only 3% making it to selective colleges compared to 72% of high-achieving high-income students. Minds Matter Bay Area's corporate volunteer mentor matching program is changing this disparity.
Irene Shih
Economic Empowerment
Education
Postsecondary Education
Workforce Training

Rural Employees Still Left Out in the Cold When It Comes to Childcare Benefits

Education and Workforce
March 13, 2023
Family Walking in Open Field
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I realize that it can be difficult for companies based in big cities to understand the realities of everyday life in small-town America. But the stark truth is that compared with their suburban and urban counterparts, the 1.1 million rural families with young children face a multitude of challenges that impact their childcare outlook.
Jessica Chang
Early Childhood Education
Education

A Look Back at This Year's Impact in Preparation for 2023

Education and Workforce
December 20, 2022
Bye Bye 2022
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Looking back on 2022 fills me with pride and a sense of awe at all the team has accomplished in 12 short months. The Center for Education and Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation continues to conceive of and lead long-term systems change in education and workforce—the underpinnings of American competitiveness and prosperity.
Cheryl Oldham
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education
Talent Pipeline Management
Workforce Training

Childcare Solutions for Working Parents: Flexibility is at the Top of the List

Education and Workforce
December 20, 2022
Mother working on laptop with child in lap
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Right now, maybe more than any other time in modern history, working parents are devoting significant amounts of time, energy, and resources into balancing their roles at home and in the workplace.  Parents must consider various factors in determining the level and type of childcare solutions that best meet their needs.
Aaron Merchen
Early Childhood Education
Education

Building Pathways of Success with the Business Leads Fellowship Program

Education and Workforce
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
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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
Workforce Training

Making AI Work for the Labor Market

Education and Workforce
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.
Data
Innovation
Talent Pipeline Management

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