A strong education system is crucial to preparing young people for good jobs and bright futures and sustaining a 21st century workforce that can compete in the global economy.
The Chamber is focused on fixing shortcomings in our education system so that: students emerge from our public education system prepared for college or career; higher education is more accessible and affordable; employers can find workers with the right skills and qualifications; and our workforce will attract investment, drive growth, and spur innovation.
The Center for Education and Workforce, through its research, programs, and policy on education and skills training, mobilizes the business community to be more engaged partners, challenge the status quo, and connect education and workforce reforms to economic development.
Businesses are having trouble finding properly trained workers to fill job openings.
This transformative vision would give the business community the space and incentive to organize and lead their own workforce solutions.
While two-thirds expect to hire in the next six months, six in ten have trouble finding skilled workers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue issued the following statement today on President Trump’s executive order related to workforce development:
Opportunity is at the heart of the American Dream, and at the heart of opportunity is a job. When the right person fills the right job, we all benefit—families, neighborhoods, businesses. We all grow and prosper. Yet, there’s a disconnect in our country.
This letter opposing H.J. Res. 57, disapproving under the CRA the rule submitted by the Department of Education regarding accountability and state plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, was sent to all Members of Congress.
From the classroom to the football field, leaders in Minneapolis understand the importance of education in supporting students.
“Betsy DeVos will be great for kids!” said Michigan Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Richard Studley
The Achieving Tomorrow’s Voices project is a creative video campaign that highlights the importance of joint success in education.
Regulatory and tax reforms, updating infrastructure, and expanding trade are only a few ways the Chamber will pursue growth in America.
From shipping to staffing, the Chamber and its partners have the tools to save your business money and the solutions to help you run it more efficiently. Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today to start saving.
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