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We know that success must include those underserved by our outdated career and education systems.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.
Skill Savings Accounts
A Public-Private Financing Approach for Upskilling and Reskilling in a Dynamic Economy
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.
Programs
Spotlight
Across our nation’s talent pipeline, we explore the stories of employers investing in the workforce of today and tomorrow to close the skills gap.
Read the Case Studies
- 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.Read More
- Skills-Based Hiring & Advancement BriefEmployers 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.Read More
- America Works InitiativeHelping your company and our country solve our workforce challenges.Learn More
Latest Content
- Pathways with Purpose is a new initiative supporting employer-led partnerships to expand career pathways and work-based learning for high school students, helping align education with workforce needs, and connect young people to in-demand careers and economic opportunity.In our annual impact report, see how we're harnessing the power of business to move from vision to real impact in communities across America and around the world.The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s annual convening of Talent Pipeline Management® practitioners reaffirmed the strategies shaping the future of workforce development.Leaders from IBM and Pinnacol Assurance shared how their organizations are helping prepare today’s workforce for the skills demands of tomorrow.Adult workers are a hidden asset in today’s workforce. Learn how employer-led strategies and partnerships unlock their potential, strengthen businesses, and build thriving communities.Mental health and well-being programs offer significant benefits for both employees and businesses.Kentucky Chamber Foundation Senior Workforce Development Program Manager and Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) Academy Faculty and Fellow Laurie Mays uses the TPM® framework to fill critical jobs with various talent populations.Presenting the Gamechanger Desk where we synthesized breakthrough ideas from our two-day signature workforce event exploring how skills, technology, and collaboration are transforming America's workforce landscape.We convened America's most innovative state leaders and industry experts at our Talent Forward pre-conference to explore breakthrough digital tools transforming the talent landscape and revolutionizing how skills are recognized, validated, and connected to opportunity.The Transform 2025 workshop highlighted the importance of digital tools for skills-based hiring and workforce development. Key insights included validating skills claims, helping candidates communicate their skills, and using Learning and Employment Records (LERs) and digital credentials to modernize hiring practices.
