Workforce Development and Training
When America works, economies grow, opportunity thrives, and communities prosper.
Workers need new and better pathways to quality careers. At the same time, businesses need top talent to compete — whether in their own communities or on the world stage. We solve both sides of the equation by bridging crucial communication gaps between business and education and harnessing new technologies to support a well-run talent marketplace.
We know that success must include those underserved by our outdated career and education systems. That is why we work to ensure our programs reflect the broad, diverse talent pool our nation offers.
Programs
TPM Case Study
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative’s work with employers and its community to connect residents with jobs.
Skills-Based Hiring and Advancement
Employers are facing major challenges in closing their skills gaps, diversifying their workforces, and remaining agile in a rapidly changing global economy. As a result, many employers are pursuing skills-based hiring and advancement strategies. Learn about how the U.S. Chamber Foundation's T3 Innovation Network is providing a framework for matching employer needs with skills, and creating more opportunities for learners and workers.
Talent Finance
Hospitals around the United States have tried many financing models to recruit and retain more qualified nurses. A new financing initiative in Vermont is showing promise to improve the odds of success.
- Benefits Cliffs: Effects on Workers and the Role of EmployersWe examine benefits cliffs – the loss of eligibility for public safety-net programs and benefits they provide as income rises above eligibility limits.Read More
- Training and Development Landscape StudySHRM and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation partnered to launch new research that explores the current training and development landscape.Read More
- America Works InitiativeHelping your company and our country solve our workforce challenges.Learn More
Latest Content
New survey from Strategic Education, Inc. points to the strategic value of tuition assistance (TA) benefits. Explore four key questions employers should answer when implementing an effective tuition benefit program.
Business leaders discuss innovative solutions to combat 21% military spouse unemployment rate.
A unique solution from the Kentucky Chamber Foundation works iteratively with its Employer Collaborative on workforce issues.
Emerging technologies like AI are transforming work and society, a key focus at the 2024 ASU+GSV Summit. Cheryl Oldham and Lydia Logan explore AI’s impact on jobs and skills-based practices, highlighting how IBM and the Chamber Foundation together are shaping a stronger, more inclusive workforce.
An Early Childhood Education Public-Private Partnership in Kalamazoo, Michigan connects employers, employees, and social services.
Annual meeting brings together various industries to chart the path for the initative.
Cohort participants in four states will pilot the LiLAs, a universal, portable skilling investment tool, in their respective communities, empowering learners nationwide.
Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University, is a lifelong learner and passionate leader, championing education as a tool for challenging societal norms and achieving economic mobility, especially for women.
