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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. The Foundation anticipates, develops, and deploys solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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- CivicsWe believe that democracy is vital for our nation’s prosperity and that businesses can help strengthen it.www.uschamberfoundation.org/civics
- DisastersWe strengthen partnerships and bolster systems we rely on to increase our resilience for the day it is needed most.www.uschamberfoundation.org/disasters
- WorkforceFor America to grow and prosper, we need new talent systems fit for our modern economy.www.uschamberfoundation.org/workforce
- The Civic Trust®The Civic Trust® is a nonpartisan educational initiative dedicated to enhancing civic literacy, skills, and participation across schools, workplaces, and communities.www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/the-civic-trust
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyDeveloped in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/disaster-response-and-resiliency/small-business-readiness-for-resiliency
- Talent Pipeline ManagementBuilt by business, for business, TPM provides employers and their education and workforce development partners with strategies and tools to co-design talent supply chains that connect learners and workers to jobs and career advancement opportunities.www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/workforce-development-and-training/talent-pipeline-management
- Hiring Our HeroesThrough world-class hiring events, digital programs, upskilling opportunities, and fellowships, HOH has developed and cultivated a rich pipeline of military-connected talent ready for businesses nationwide.www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/workforce-development-and-training/hiring-our-heroes
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- Middle school students to compete in inaugural National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., on November 12In this edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom," our K-12 education expert, Kyle Butler, proudly claims that we are all math people, highlighting how basic numeracy skills are crucial for building the strong American workforce of the future.Failure, when viewed through the right lens, becomes a strategic asset. On this International Day for Failure, we reflect on how businesses have learned from setbacks, turning them into opportunities for growth and transformation.On October 11, 2024, we hosted a briefing with private and public sector partners on the immediate and long-term recovery needs and response following the impact of Hurricane Milton and in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Seventy-three percent of employees have a caregiving responsibility, but are employers paying attention to this shift? Denise O’Brien of Bright Horizons addresses the “trilemma” that prevents employees from finding care and shares effective employer strategies for solving the trilemma.Twenty judges and magistrates from 13 countries arrive in the nation’s capital for intensive program focused on upholding the rule of lawU.S. Chamber Foundation assembled multi-sector leaders to discuss Hurricane Helene's impacts, immediate needs, and ways the private sector can help.Vermont’s innovative Act 76 addresses the child care crisis with funding through a payroll tax. Aly Richards of Let’s Grow Kids highlights the decade-long campaign, business leadership, and grassroots mobilization that made this reform possible, offering a model for other states to follow.Mayor Todd Barton discusses Crawfordsville’s efforts to tackle childcare challenges, highlighting community involvement and sustainable solutions to support working parents and boost local workforce development.
