July 12, 2017
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Dr. Laura Jana offers her thoughts on the June 21 event on high-quality child care and the workforce.
Education
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July 11, 2017
While nearly half of high school graduates in 2016 expressed an interest in pursuing STEM majors or careers, just 26 percent of them met a college-readiness benchmark that indicates whether a student is well-prepared for first-year courses such as calculus, biology, chemistry and physics
July 10, 2017
“Earn, save, spend, donate.” The first of several video themes offered as part of a new financial literacy program, Cha-Ching™ Money Smart Kids! launched this April through a partnership between
June 23, 2017
The Center for Education and Workforce hosted an event bringing together early childhood development experts and business leaders to discuss the role of high-quality childcare in strengthening our nation’s economic prosperity.
June 22, 2017
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation was honored at the Education Innovation Awards presented by EVERFI, Inc. at the Nasdaq Marketsite in New York City on June 12.
June 21, 2017
A public event with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Gallup, and Strada Education, explored the return on investment in higher education.
June 20, 2017
How do we set students up for success so that they can complete degree programs that lead to promising career pathways?
June 14, 2017
[Editor’s Note: President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, Shari Runner, spoke at our Business-led Solutions to Revitalize Chicago Communities forum in Ch
May 19, 2017
[Editor's Note: Lockheed Martin was awarded Best Commitment to Education award at our 2016 Corporate Citizenship Awards. We are currently accepting nominations for this year's Citizens Awards.
May 5, 2017
Impacting the lives of more than 1,000 students at Chicago charter school Muchin College Prep, Baxter’s Marc Minkus, senior director of program management, provided students with a first-hand account of how a STEM education opens the door to a rewarding career that can impact the lives of people