Education
Feature story
The accessibility and specialization of trade, technical, and vocational programs equip new generations of aspiring entrepreneurs with sought-after skill sets that position them for success.
Feature story
There's a need for high-quality academic standards, assessments, and accountability in the K-12 education system.
Our Work
The U.S. Chamber works with stakeholders in business, government, and academia to build and sustain a 21st-century workforce that can compete in the global economy. It begins with a strong K-12 education system that prepares people for good jobs and bright futures. We champion high standards, accountability for the academic achievement of all children, and choices for students and families. We are focused on improving post-secondary education and ensuring what is taught in classrooms and on campuses aligns with industry needs and the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Chamber OnDemand
To reinvigorate the economy and promote workforce success, many companies are turning toward reskilling and upskilling for in-demand positions.
Events
- Small BusinessReady. Set. Scale.: How Small Business Can Leverage AIThursday, March 2812:00 PM EDT - 12:30 PM EDTLearn More
- InternationalTransatlantic Business Works Summit 2024Tuesday, April 2308:30 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTLearn More
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Latest Content
Donohue Urges Leaders to Pursue Stronger, Sustained, Shared Economic Growth WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue, in his annual “State of American Business” address today, reflected on 2017 as a breakthrough year for economic growth as he outlined a forward-looking policy agenda to build on gains and put America on a path toward meaningful, long-term prosperity.
U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue's remarks on the State of American Business as prepared for delivery on January 10, 2018.
Lays Out Employer-Led Approach to Closing the Skills Gap WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Center for Education and Workforce released a new workforce development curriculum designed to serve as a playbook for job creators, economic development organizations, state and local governments, and educators to work together to close the skills gap community by community.
While the commercial construction economy is good overall, two-thirds of contractors in the South have trouble finding workers.
With school starting back up, this is a good time to think about how we train and equip our students for success.
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.