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Building Pathways of Success with the Business Leads Fellowship Program

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.

Catherine Ahmad

Education

Workforce Training

Confronting Global Challenges to Resilience

Corporate Citizenship Center

July 11, 2022

Due to our systemic interdepedence, extreme events have greater implications to the marketplace broadly, communities, and individuals daily on a more intimate level globally. Rob Glenn, vice president of Global Resilience at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation outlines how we can consider developing stabilizing solutions together.

Rob Glenn

Disaster Response

Environment

The Future of Global Resilience

Corporate Citizenship Center

June 30, 2022

In the future, executives will likely integrate resilience into corporate strategy instead of as a peripheral item apart from the core business. If a company doesn’t possess readiness or resilience, it will not be able to generate value in its core function or its more philanthropic efforts of doing good amid increasing disasters.

Rob Glenn

Disaster Response

Environment

Four Ways to Be More Inclusive at Work

Corporate Citizenship Center

June 1, 2022

Workers sitting at a table together during a meeting

As employees return to the office, it remains critical for companies and businesses to ensure that the work environment embodies inclusiveness so everyone can thrive.

Wes Combs

Community Improvement

Economic Empowerment

Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace

General Foundation

April 29, 2022

"Shifting how we think about and talk about mental health in the workplace is so important." - Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States

How can leaders from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies do more to prioritize mental health? There are opportunities for change in culture, leadership, policy, and much more. Here are a few reasons why you should consider prioritizing mental health in your workplace.

Health and Wellness

A Step Ahead With a Business Leads Fellowship

Center for Education and Workforce

April 26, 2022

John Jenks smiling with quote from interview

John Jenks, director of public policy at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, shares how the program helped deepen his advocacy efforts in fostering a strong workforce development, particularly for justice-invovled individuals.

Catherine Ahmad

Community Improvement

Workforce Training

A Cornerstone in Collaboration: How a Business Leads Fellowship Cultivates Community Growth

Center for Education and Workforce

March 24, 2022

Alex Breault, the director of talent initiatives at Greater Naples Chamber, shares how the program allowed her to deepen her knowledge, connect with others, and grow in her field.

Catherine Ahmad

Community Improvement

K-12 Education

Workforce Training

Stationary Bikes That Foster Community: A Look at Harlem Cycle

Corporate Citizenship Center

March 21, 2022

Harlem Cycle, a boutique indoor cycling studio based in New York City, was founded on the belief that everyone should have equal access to wellness. This past year, the spin studio was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) to support this growing community of riders.

Catherine Ahmad

Corporate Citizenship

Economic Empowerment

Health and Wellness

Women

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

Center for Education and Workforce

March 1, 2022

Preschool Teacher Playing with Block with Kids

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

Authentically Sustaining STEM Equity Through Education

Corporate Citizenship Center

February 3, 2022

As the demand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs continues to grow, companies need to focus on sustainably building equity into such opportunities. Discovery Education strategically partners with like-minded organizations, such as the Caterpillar Foundation, to deliver engaging learning experiences every single day to classrooms in the U.S. and across the world to foster more pathways for STEM careers.