Education

September 15, 2023

High-achieving low-income students in the U.S. often miss out on selective colleges and competitive careers, with only 3% making it to selective colleges compared to 72% of high-achieving high-income students. Minds Matter Bay Area's corporate volunteer mentor matching program is changing this disparity.

Irene Shih

Economic Empowerment

Postsecondary Education

Corporate Citizenship Center

Highlights from the 13th Annual International Women’s Day Forum: Powering Potential Through Changing Times

March 17, 2023

If you missed our 13^th Annual International Women’s Day Forum, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, fear not – we are sharing key moments and takeaways here.

Mona Wadman

Corporate Citizenship

Rural Employees Still Left Out in the Cold When It Comes to Childcare Benefits

March 13, 2023

I realize that it can be difficult for companies based in big cities to understand the realities of everyday life in small-town America. But the stark truth is that compared with their suburban and urban counterparts, the 1.1 million rural families with young children face a multitude of challenges that impact their childcare outlook.

Jessica Chang

A Look Back at This Year's Impact in Preparation for 2023

December 20, 2022

Looking back on 2022 fills me with pride and a sense of awe at all the team has accomplished in 12 short months. The Center for Education and Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation continues to conceive of and lead long-term systems change in education and workforce—the underpinnings of American competitiveness and prosperity.

Cheryl Oldham

Talent Pipeline Management

K-12 Education

Childcare Solutions for Working Parents: Flexibility is at the Top of the List

December 20, 2022

Mother working on laptop with child in lap

Right now, maybe more than any other time in modern history, working parents are devoting significant amounts of time, energy, and resources into balancing their roles at home and in the workplace. Parents must consider various factors in determining the level and type of childcare solutions that best meet their needs.

Aaron Merchen

Using Strategies Today That Build the Workforce of the Future

Jennifer Kolb, VP of Business Development

November 21, 2022

Career connection platforms, like Tallo, have remained committed to helping employers overcome the challenges of today’s labor market by building solid early talent recruitment strategies even in the midst of talent shortages.

Building Pathways of Success with the Business Leads Fellowship Program

July 27, 2022

Kerry Dixon, Asst. Principal, Center High School KC, tries out an electric nail gun at JE Dunn Construction to learn about skilled trades positions

Coming from his background in higher education policy, Brian Crouse, vice president of education programs at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, is keenly aware of how critical it is to bridge the gap between what the education sector provides for students and what the business community needs from potential workers coming out of their pipeline. The Business Leads Fellowship offered him a new process and tools to communicate more effectively with these stakeholders.

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

Brief: Everything Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Income Share Agreements