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This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to all members of the United States Senate in support of the "Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act."
The U.S. Chamber looks forward to continuing work with the administration to equip the American workforce to succeed in the modern economy.
The Military Pathways Summit provided a platform to support career transitions for service members, veterans, and military spouses.
‘Providing today’s students with meaningful opportunities means that employers will soon be able to hire more qualified workers to fill in demand jobs,’ Said Donohue
This letter was sent to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee ahead of their markup of the Fiscal Year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill tomorrow morning.
This letter was sent to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee ahead of their markup of the Fiscal Year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill tomorrow morning.
This letter was sent to all members of the United States Senate in support of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.----June 25, 2018 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE:
USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index was 73 in the second quarter of 2018.
The U.S. Chamber's new art installation showcases leading employers in workforce development efforts.
As a new class of college graduates enters the workforce, Tom Donohue offers his advice on how to maximize their impact on the world.