Workforce Development and Training
When America works, economies grow, opportunity thrives, and communities prosper.
Workers need new and better pathways to quality careers. At the same time, businesses need top talent to compete — whether in their own communities or on the world stage. We solve both sides of the equation by bridging crucial communication gaps between business and education and harnessing new technologies to support a well-run talent marketplace.
We know that success must include those underserved by our outdated career and education systems. That is why we work to ensure our programs reflect the broad, diverse talent pool our nation offers.
Programs
There's really no more important asset to our country, to our communities, to companies — than talent.— Cheryl Oldham, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber Foundation
Skills-Based Hiring and Advancement
Employers are facing major challenges in closing their skills gaps, diversifying their workforces, and remaining agile in a rapidly changing global economy. As a result, many employers are pursuing skills-based hiring and advancement strategies. Learn about how the U.S. Chamber Foundation's T3 Innovation Network is providing a framework for matching employer needs with skills, and creating more opportunities for learners and workers.
TPM Case Study
As the gap between talent and employer needs increased in one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, greater:SATX recognized the need for investment in upskilling San Antonians.
Talent Finance
Hospitals around the United States have tried many financing models to recruit and retain more qualified nurses. A new financing initiative in Vermont is showing promise to improve the odds of success.
- Benefits Cliffs: Effects on Workers and the Role of EmployersWe examine benefits cliffs – the loss of eligibility for public safety-net programs and benefits they provide as income rises above eligibility limits.Learn More
- Training and Development Landscape StudySHRM and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation partnered to launch new research that explores the current training and development landscape.Learn More
- America Works InitiativeHelping your company and our country solve our workforce challenges.Learn More
Latest Content
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative’s work with employers and its community to connect residents with jobs.
The T3 Innovation Network recently came together to unveil a new suite of workforce resources and outline a vision for the future of work.
Whether you're attending, joining a panel, or just excited to promote TPM, reference this toolkit for messaging, creative, and additional details.
Ahead of the 2024 Badge Summit in Boulder, Colo., Executive Director Taylor Hansen sat down with organizer Noah Geisel of University of Colorado Boulder for a conversation about digital credentialing innovations and community-driven ecosystems.
This year marks ten years of our award-winning Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) initiative. From a white paper to a movement of more than 1,000 practitioners in 43 states and three countries, explore how TPM has sparked a workforce rethinking.
Our 2024 EPIC Summer Meeting showcased how partnerships solve real business challenges, open doors for students, and transform communities through work-based learning.
New survey from Strategic Education, Inc. points to the strategic value of tuition assistance (TA) benefits. Explore four key questions employers should answer when implementing an effective tuition benefit program.
Business leaders discuss innovative solutions to combat 21% military spouse unemployment rate.
A unique solution from the Kentucky Chamber Foundation works iteratively with its Employer Collaborative on workforce issues.
