Education

September 15, 2022

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced a groundbreaking new initiative focused on improving education outcomes for all students. The U.S. Chamber Foundation is leading a multi-year initiative with the support of a working group of preeminent leaders in education. The working group members bring an impressive breadth of experience, expertise, and diverse perspectives to this initiative. Included are leaders of organizations such as The Education Trust, Foundation for Excellence in Education, Parents Amplifying Voices in Education, and the Center for Measurement Justice.

K-12 Education

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Bipartisan Policy Center Launch New Partnership to Tackle America’s Child Care Crisis

July 7, 2022

Amid a national child care crisis, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced the launch of the Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council, a joint initiative between the U.S. Chamber Foundation and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) to expand high-quality, affordable child care in communities and states across the United States, to help solve one of the biggest issues facing American families and employers during the pandemic.

Community Improvement

Despite Economic Uncertainty, American Employers Are Still Investing in Talent

May 24, 2021

New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and SHRM research shows employers across the country are ready to increase investment in employee training and development, but encounter barriers with funding and public-private leadership.

The Importance of Childcare to U.S. Families and Businesses

December 15, 2020

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Pandemic-Induced Childcare Challenges Could Forever Change the Workforce

New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation research reveals how lack of childcare solutions can affect working parents’ careers, with women disproportionately impacted

K-12 Education

Most Employers Feel They Provide Adequate Childcare Support for Employees, But Departures Due to COVID-19 Impact on Childcare Worse Than Anticipated

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today released a new report detailing how employers are thinking about childcare assistance, benefits, and accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Childcare Challenges Persist as Parents Return to Work Amid COVID-19

October 14, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has released a new report, "Piecing Together Solutions: Returning to Work and the Childcare Dilemma," outlining how childcare challenges are affecting working parents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report examines how working parents are struggling to adapt to the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, including difficulties navigating alternative childcare arrangements and online K-12 learning.

National PTA and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Team Up to Close Digital Divide for Students and Educators

June 4, 2020

National PTA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation have teamed up to launch Every Student Connected, an initiative to raise awareness of the need to close the connectivity gap. Through the effort, National PTA and the U.S.

Economic Empowerment

K-12 Education

Resources for Educators & Parents

General Foundation

May 29, 2020

People recognize the impact this pandemic has on the education system, and organizations are gathering resources to support teachers, learners, and parents.

Disaster Response

Hiring Managers Report Skills Matter More Than Degrees in New Study

February 4, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation released a new report, “Hiring in the Modern Talent Marketplace.” The report demonstrates that employers and hiring managers are preparing for a world where competencies – not degrees – are the most important factors when filling a job. The findings show that employers are working with higher education to align what is taught in the classroom with the needs of the economy.