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When businesses can find and retain the right people to innovate, compete, and grow—and when people have the skills and opportunities to put their talent to work—there’s no limit to what we can all achieve.
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To fill open jobs needed today—and in the years to come—employers can double down on reskilling and upskilling their current workforce to remain globally competitive.
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Here’s what the latest data says—and what businesses need to know—about the workforce of the future.
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Supporting and Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
Despite ADA protections, federal tax incentives, and private sector opportunity programs, millions of individuals with disabilities looking for work remain unemployed.
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The U.S. Chamber believes we must quickly address a double-dose of workforce challenges. There are too many people without jobs and too many jobs without people. We are working to build a modern, adaptive workforce to meet the needs of today and to compete for the future. Through the America Works initiative, advocacy for effective education and training policy, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s successful employer-led programs, and support for public-private partnerships, we create pathways for people and businesses alike to pursue their dreams and achieve their potential.
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Every state is facing an unprecedented challenge finding workers to fill open jobs. Learn which states have been impacted the most by the nation’s worker shortage crisis.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Utah. Take a deep dive into the state of Utah's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Vermont. Take a deep dive into the state of Vermont's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Indiana. Take a deep dive into the state of Indiana's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Virginia. Take a deep dive into the state of Virginia's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Georgia. Take a deep dive into the state of Georgia's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Minnesota. Take a deep dive into the state of Minnesota's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.
The nationwide worker shortage is impacting Mississippi. Take a deep dive into the state of Mississippi's workforce, business environment, and quality of life.