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Talent is one of our country’s most important assets—yet our current methods for discovering and cultivating talent are outdated—built for another time and a different economy.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
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
- Vermont Business Roundtable Chief Talent Officer and TPM Academy® Faculty, Mary Anne Sheahan, uses the TPM® framework to create career pathways and financing solutions for the Vermont community.Learn how the Talent Pipeline Management framework has transformed Michigan’s key industries, bringing economic growth and stronger communities.A Public-Private Financing Approach for Upskilling and Reskilling in a Dynamic EconomyOur workforce expert, Jaimie Francis discusses relationship between employers and educators with Dr. Aisha Francis, president of Ben Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.As we celebrate 10 years of the award-winning Talent Pipeline Management® initiative, members of the National Learning Network gathered to share best practices, stories of success, and how this framework has impacted their work and communities.Butterball Farms CEO Mark Peters shares insights from his career journey, demonstrating how people-centric and enterprise-centric leadership work together. Learn how starting at the source can transform talent acquisition, retention, and empower both employees and communities.Our pipeline timeline celebrates the many milestones and memories we shared with the incredible TPM Network over the last decade.The Memphis Medical District Collaborative’s work with employers and its community to connect residents with jobs.The T3 Innovation Network recently came together to unveil a new suite of workforce resources and outline a vision for the future of work.Whether you're attending, joining a panel, or just excited to promote TPM®, reference this toolkit for messaging, creative, and additional details.
