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Insights from Hiring Managers on Entry Level Preparedness
The 2025 New Hire Readiness Report reveals that the majority of hiring managers feel that high school graduates are not prepared to enter the workforce.
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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.
Events
- Intellectual Property19th Annual USPTO IP Attaché RoundtableTuesday, December 0908:30 AM EST - 11:00 AM ESTJW Marriott Washington DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004Learn More
- Security and ResilienceDisaster Resilience Forum: Beyond the PayoffWednesday, December 1008:30 AM EST - 10:30 AM ESTCharleston Marriott, Charleston, South CarolinaLearn More
- Security and ResilienceInflation, global growth challenges and the middle marketWednesday, December 1001:00 PM EST - 01:45 PM ESTVirtualLearn More
Latest Content
- This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, on H.R. 6951, the "College Cost Reduction Act."This Hill letter was sent to Representatives Salud Carbajal and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, supporting their bill, H.R. 4571, the "Child Care Investment Act of 2023."Peggy Whitson speaks about her career and about the power of collaboration in creating new technologies and systems for future space missions.The Next-Gen internship program strives to inspire the next generation of business leaders. Meet the distinguished 2023 cohort.This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation.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.The winners comprise a diverse group of education stakeholders who proposed innovative policy ideas to address the alarming decline in student achievement and shape the future of K-12 educationThere's a need for high-quality academic standards, assessments, and accountability in the K-12 education system.
