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Youth Employment

Making AI Work for the Labor Market

Talent Pipeline Management

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.

Catherine Ahmad

Data

Innovation

How a Business Leads Fellowship Offers a Unique Opportunity for Community Investment

May 25, 2022

Thomas Paden, President of Canton Chamber of Commerce with quote

Thomas Paden, President of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, is focused on developing career pathways for high school students in the community through Future Fit, a four-step program that offers opportunities in business, healthcare, hospitality, or trade.

Catherine Ahmad

Talent Pipeline Management

Youth Employment

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

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

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

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

Women

Meeting the Demands of a Changing Workforce: Insights Into the Wellspring Initiative

Mark Leuba, Vice President for IMS Global Learning Consortium

January 31, 2022

Wellspring is a multi-year initiative of the 1EdTech Foundation and IMS Global Learning Consortium that aims to accelerate the adoption of an education-to-work ecosystem based on open technology standards.

Postsecondary Education

The Pandemic Brought Challenges, Employers Are Bringing Solutions

November 10, 2021

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Over the last year and a half, we’ve seen a transformational shift in how we view our education and workforce systems. The pandemic has changed the nature of work, how we view skills, and put a spotlight on a dire workforce shortage and the need to re-think how we recruit and hire. There are currently more than 10 million open jobs, yet only 7.4 million unemployed people.

Cheryl Oldham

Talent Pipeline Management

There Are Better Ways To Support Children And The Economy Than Universal Pre-K

September 27, 2021

Advocates for early education on both sides of the aisle are working to improve young children's educational outcomes in ways that are affordable and accessible to parents.

Abby McCloskey

Cheryl Oldham

Reimagining Childcare Through Innovative Partnerships

August 30, 2021

Childcare is essential for employers and working families alike. Innovative approaches in the private sector have led to new opportunities for working families and employers to connect with childcare providers; however, additional attention and investment from state and federal governments are necessary to create a childcare system that meets everyone's needs.

Aaron Merchen

Paving the Way for Women in Tech