Workforce
Talent is one of our country’s most important assets—yet our current methods for discovering and cultivating talent are outdated—built for another time and a different economy. For America to grow and prosper, we need new systems fit for our modern economy.
Our shared economic success as a nation will depend on our ability to source, develop, and deploy our workforce successfully, but for too many the labor market is broken, inaccessible, or non-existent.— Jason Tyszko, U.S. Chamber Foundation Senior Vice President
Pathways with Purpose Through Career-Connected Learning
The U.S. Chamber Foundation is awarding up to $365K to employer‑led consortia driving stronger K–12 and workforce alignment. This initiative fuels industry‑designed career pathways and high‑quality work‑based learning.
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.
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Our workforce data systems are stuck in the past. In response, we released The New Data Paradigm—a forward-looking framework to modernize how America’s education and job data are collected and used.
Programs
The challenge of our time is creating a workforce system that develops the talent needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. At the U.S. Chamber Foundation, we address this challenge through our commitment to promoting innovative workforce development solutions. We achieve this by building employer-led, agile workforce development systems and programs.
Latest Content
- AT&T partnered with East Stroudsburg University students through the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s EPIC program to find fresh solutions to workforce challenges. The collaboration gave students real consulting experience while providing AT&T with new insights into recruiting and retaining Generation Z employees.Learn about how an employer-led collaborative launched pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs to attract, train, and hire new employees. Within just a few years, these programs significantly reduced labor shortages for employer partners.John Phillips, president and CEO of AE Electrical Solutions in Frankfort, Kentucky, is using the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) framework to turn construction workforce shortages into a sustainable talent pipeline.In Lenawee County, using the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) approach, auto dealerships determined that they needed to develop prep classes to help entry-level workers become state-certified in mechanical work. Since then, the collaborative has helped dozens of entry-level workers become state-certified technicians.In Michigan's Tri-County, the construction industry identified a common need: entry-level talent requires the same foundational skills across trades. In addition, workers need advanced training in HVACR, plumbing, and electrical to meet regional demand.Discover how workforce collaborations are using shared infrastructure to better connect employers, training providers, and job seekers. This Q&A with FutureFit AI's Aly Slater highlights practical strategies for aligning education and training with real job opportunities and supporting career transitions—insights that will be featured at the upcoming TPM® NLN Summit.During the pandemic, Hillery Goodgame transformed Blue Heron Farms into a hub for innovation and education. Through the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s EPIC program, students gained real-world agricultural experience while helping the farm identify new revenue streams, integrate technology, and strengthen sustainability—planting seeds for future workforce development.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.Andrew Meehan, co-founder of Relate Advocacy, TPM Fellow, and TPM Academy Faculty, is a public affairs strategist driving workforce solutions in North Carolina. Through his work with the NC Chamber Foundation, he has become a leading advocate for statewide talent strategies, especially in healthcare.The New Data Paradigm, launched by the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s T3 Innovation Network, reimagines education and workforce data. By creating a public-private data utility, this effort empowers learners and workers with secure access to their records, improves system connections, and harnesses technology to expand opportunity nationwide.
