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Jul 3, 2024 | 
uschamberfoundation.org | Joseph Davis |Cheryl A. Oldham |Joe Schaefer |Sydney Lewis
Associate Manager, Communications In a world demanding practical skills and work experience, young Americans face a significant opportunity gap. Research from shows that while 79 percent of high school students desire work-based learning experiences, only 34 percent know of such opportunities, and only two percent engage in hands-on career learning during high school.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lindsay Cates |Thaddeus Swanek |Cheryl A. Oldham |Stephanie Walton
Director, Global Employment Policy & Special Initiatives, U.S. Chamber of Commerce The struggle to find childcare that many parents face is also a top concern for the business community. Businesses and policymakers are paying close attention to our nation’s childcare situation because a robust childcare system supports a healthy workforce and economy.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lindsay Cates |Thaddeus Swanek |Cheryl A. Oldham |Stephanie Walton
Director, Global Employment Policy & Special Initiatives, U.S. Chamber of CommerceGraphic Designer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Companies of every size and industry and across every state are facing unprecedented challenges trying to find enough workers to fill open jobs. The latest data shows that there are 8.1 million job openings in the U.S. and 6.6 million unemployed workers.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
uschamberfoundation.org | Joe Schaefer |Cheryl A. Oldham |Joseph Davis
Director, Communications The demand for work-based learning opportunities has surged in recent years. Employers, policymakers, and educators are actively seeking effective ways to connect students to careers, enhance awareness of in-demand industries, and equip students with essential employability skills. While internships have traditionally served this purpose, their capacity falls short of meeting the growing need.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
uschamberfoundation.org | Joseph Davis |Cheryl A. Oldham |Joe Schaefer
President, Education Technology Services, Strategic Education, Inc. Employees have long been considered a business’ most valued asset, especially as in-demand skills evolve rapidly in today’s uncertain economy. As businesses navigate a tight labor market, identifying effective strategies to support and enhance employee development will be vital.
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May 24, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Cheryl A. Oldham |Marc Freedman |Lindsay Cates |Thaddeus Swanek
Director, Digital Media and Communications The Hiring Our Heroes 2024 Military Spouse Employment Summit was a powerful reminder that while military spouses are an asset to any organization, bringing in a wealth of adaptability, resilience, and diverse experiences that can drive innovation and success, they continue to face significant challenges and barriers to meaningful employment.
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May 23, 2024 | 
uschamberfoundation.org | Joseph Davis |Cheryl A. Oldham
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 300 military, government, and private sector stakeholders came together to identify actionable initiatives to empower military spouses and shape efforts to bridge the employment gap for military spouses, ultimately strengthening the bedrock of our nation’s defense, during the eighth annual Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Summit, presented by T-Mobile, on May 22 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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May 21, 2024 | 
uschamberfoundation.org | Cheryl A. Oldham |Sydney Lewis |Joseph Davis
Published in Forbes by Contributor Michael Bernick on May 15, 2024. Read More The worker shortages of the past three years are driving employers to seek out more effective strategies of recruitment and retention of their entry level workforces. One of the strategies finding widespread employer interest and a rapid take-up rate is the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) program of the U.S. Chamber Foundation.
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May 17, 2024 | 
uschamberfoundation.org | Sydney Lewis |Dawn Karber |Joseph Davis |Cheryl A. Oldham
Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationVice President, Education & Workforce Policy, U.S. Chamber of CommerceGlobal Vice President of Education and Workforce Development, IBM Emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming every aspect of life by enhancing productivity and opening doors to new opportunities.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Cheryl A. Oldham |Marc Freedman |Mekala Seme |Lindsay Cates
Senior Writer and Editor, Strategic Communications, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Andre Peart, founder and CEO of Untapped Solutions, knows what it’s like to be turned down for a job. During one 60-day period, he was turned down for 37 jobs because of his status as a formerly incarcerated individual. “The toughest part was getting out,” Peart says. “In prison, everything was the same day-to-day. Outside—just trying to find housing, get out of the shelter system, find a job—was a struggle...
