July 13, 2016
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes 2015 Annual Report available for download.
Publications
June 1, 2016
This paper explores how employers and employer associations can leverage business-facing intermediaries as talent orchestrators to manage their human capital needs and scale youth employment efforts. It can also serve as a guide for how existing intermediaries can improve and scale in partnership with employers.
May 19, 2016
Local chambers take great strides to create partnerships between businesses and schools, providing exposure to careers and a lasting connection among collaborators.
May 16, 2016
In December 2015, Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), returning power back to the states for the creation of their education accountability systems.
May 5, 2016
Like many modern businesses, the rapidly growing energy sector in Michigan requires an evolving list of skills and abilities from its employees.
May 3, 2016
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has partnered with education technology provider EverFi to help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in an increasingly demanding and competitive workplace.
April 21, 2016
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce has pioneered an industry-led workforce, education, and economic development collaborative—the
April 7, 2016
The U.S.
April 5, 2016
Of utmost importance is to acknowledge that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for improving academic achievement. This document intends to serve as a guide for forging partnerships, taking into account feedback from our local partners and employing lessons from their vast experiences. You do not have to be a chamber or NAACP chapter leader to benefit from this guide. Although it is a product of the coming together of these two groups, any similarly organized association can adapt these tools to meet their own needs. Whereas stewardship has its place, moving the needle on academic achievement requires more than providing goods and services to a school district.
March 29, 2016
Over the past 15 years, the Corporate Citizenship Center (CCC) has worked with companies to identify strategies and best practices for dealing with disasters.