Our new report, "Piecing Together Solutions: Employer Childcare Assistance Now and Looking Ahead," examines how, because of the impact of #COVID19, employers have seen an increase in the number of employees leaving the workforce because of childcare concerns. Learn more and read the report: http://ow.ly/Pd0W50Cp4Y5
A Special Edition of Path Forward with Bill and Melinda Gates
This special edition of Path Forward will explore the work the Gates Foundation has been doing to fight the coronavirus. We will discuss the importance of a coordinated international response to the pandemic, the lasting changes we might see coming out of the crisis, how to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 treatment and vaccines, and much more.
Strengthening Communities by Investing in Early Childhood Education
In order to succeed as a community, we need to ensure that all children have accessible, high-quality early education.
Find out how Build Up for San Mateo County's Children is tackling this issue and #AchievingTomorrow in San Mateo by visiting https://www.achievingtomorrow.org/voices/
The Future of San Mateo: Early Childhood Education
There is nothing more important than investing in our kids at their earliest stages by giving them access to affordable, high-quality early education.
That's why Build Up for San Mateo County's Children, along with local business leaders and community stakeholders, have come together to create spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn and develop, ultimately having a profound impact on the talent pipeline.
Learn how San Mateo is #AchievingTomorrow by visiting https://www.achievingtomorrow.org/city/bay-area-ca/
LightaSpark - Inspiring Young Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
To honor the women who inspire and shape future careers, the #LightaSpark campaign profiles five women who have found success applying their STEM education in what might be considered unconventional STEM careers.
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Talent Forward
Unlocking the Future of the Talent Pipeline with John Legend, Andrew Plepler, Global Head of ESG, Bank of America, Topeka Sam, Unlocked Futures Cohort 1, and Tulaine Montgomery, Managing Partner, New Profit
Fostering Community and Innovation in Fayetteville
In addition to preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow, the Northwest Arkansas Fab Lab is a true community space that welcomes people of all ages from 7-77. Learn more about how they are #AchievingTomorrow in Fayetteville: bit.ly/achievingtomorrowNWA
Fayetteville is Looking Toward the Future of Trade Skills
Thanks to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Arkansas Fab Lab, students are developing the skills and confidence they need for a brighter future. Through equipment, tools, and technology, the Fab Lab's students are realizing their full potential and preparing to meet the needs of Fayetteville's future workforce. #AchievingTomorrow bit.ly/achievingtomorrowNWA
Fayetteville's Bright Future
By introducing kids to technical skills at a young age, Northwest Arkansas Fab Lab employees and volunteers like Canon hope to give young people the opportunity to learn valuable trade skills that can prepare them for the jobs of the future. Here's how Fayetteville is #AchievingTomorrow: bit.ly/achievingtomorrowNWA
Inspiring Innovation at the Northwest Arkansas Fab Lab
To prepare youth for the jobs of the future, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders like AT&T, and community stakeholders came together to create the Northwest Arkansas Fab Lab. The lab provides tools and a makerspace for people to come together to design and build almost anything through technology and digital fabrication. Learn how Fayetteville is #AchievingTomorrow by visiting bit.ly/achievingtomorrowNWA
Talent Forward 2019
Talent Forward 2019, the premiere national workforce conference, where education and workforce experts from across the country convene to discuss the future of talent and the future of work.
Less than three weeks to get #earlybird pricing. Register at uschamberfoundation.org/TF19
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Building a Future for New Orleans Hospitality
Who better to represent the New Orleans hospitality industry than those who call it home? As part of the #AchievingTomorrow campaign, learn how community partners are working hand-in-hand to provide the city's youth with career opportunities in hospitality. http://bit.ly/achievingtomorrowLA
Connecting Technical Skills to Soft Skills to Create Career Pathways
The Earn & Learn program at Tulane's Cowen Institute helps young adults like James connect technical skills with soft skills to establish long-lasting career pathways. Learn more about the #AchievingTomorrow campaign, and efforts in New Orleans to set youth up for success: http://bit.ly/achievingtomorrowLA
New Orleans Hospitality: Showcasing Opportunity
Warren Easton Charter High School and Hilton New Orleans Riverside are partnering to expose students to a diverse range of careers within hospitality. As part of the #AchievingTomorrow campaign, learn how community partnerships can create opportunities for students to pursue skilled positions within their communities: http://bit.ly/achievingtomorrowLA
Inspiring Youth to Preserve the Spirit of New Orleans
Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Warren Easton Charter High School, and Tulane's Cowen Institute are investing in the hospitality industry in New Orleans, ensuring that local youth have a pathway to a thriving career, all while preserving the city's rich history and spirit. Learn how New Orleans is #AchievingTomorrow by visiting: http://bit.ly/achievingtomorrowLA
JDX - A Game Changer for Labor Market Data
#FBF to that time we announced a vision for collaborative, open #data on in-demand #jobs and skills -- a project with the potential to align the #talent developed in the #education system with the talent needs of #business.
Interested? More coming soon...so while you wait, learn more about the project and our partners at https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/workforce-development/JDX
#JobDataExchange
Equity in the Talent Marketplace with JDX
The Job Data Exchange (JDX) is a project focused on creating reliable, structured, open data about jobs, which results in equal access to information. It levels the playing field and makes labor markets more equitable. #JobDataExchange Lumina Foundation
Improving Employer Signaling in the Talent Marketplace
The business and education communities, along with tech vendor partners and students, talk about the Job Data Exchange (JDX) -- what exactly is being developed and the potential impact of this revolutionary new tool on the talent marketplace.
Making Career Goals a Reality
Year Up Greater Boston supports young, talented professionals with the one-on-one mentorship they need on their path to employment. Learn how Year Up is #AchievingTomorrow in Boston: http://bit.ly/AchievingTomorrowMA
Diversifying Boston's Workforce Pipeline
By disrupting the traditional workforce pipeline to expose companies to talented individuals with diverse perspectives, Year Up Greater Boston is ensuring Boston's opportunity youth have equal access to high-quality careers at companies such as Wayfair. To learn how Boston is #AchievingTomorrow, visit: http: http://bit.ly/AchievingTomorrowMA
Opening Doors to Opportunity
By connecting young professionals with supportive mentors and internship opportunities, Year Up Greater Boston is helping individuals like Noah grow their careers and establish their independence. To learn more about Year Up's partnership with local Boston businesses such as BNY Mellon, visit: http://bit.ly/AchievingTomorrowMA
Creating Opportunity for Young Talent and Business
Year Up Greater Boston is providing opportunity youth with the training and support they need to establish lasting careers, while also helping companies like BNY Mellon and Wayfair, tap into a talent pool of young adults who have the skills and drive to succeed. Learn how Boston is #AchievingTomorrow by visiting: http://bit.ly/AchievingTomorrowMA
McDonald's: Investing in Employees' Futures
19% of people 25 years and older do not have a high school diploma. By building a system that recognizes the barriers individuals face in continuing education, McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity provides its employees with opportunities to continue their education and develop skills to further their careers. To learn more about how McDonald’s is #AchievingTomorrow, visit visit: http://bit.ly/achievingtomorrowIL
Building Readiness: College, Career, and Beyond
Through participation in the Career Pathways program, Maram Safi developed the skills and found confidence she was looking for to direct her path to college, and pursue a long-term career in electrical engineering. As part of the #AchievingTomorrow campaign, learn how High School District 214 is closing the skills gap in Chicagoland at http://bit.ly/achievingtomorrowIL
Expanding Access to Opportunity in Chicagoland
In Chicagoland’s High School District 214, educators and businesses partner to expose underserved public high school students to career opportunities and bring industry into the classroom. Through a combination of classroom learning and real-world, hands-on work experience, the Career Pathways program equips students with the confidence and in-demand skills that employers are looking for. Learn how Chicago is #AchievingTomorrow by visiting: http://bit.ly/achievingtomorrowIL
Growing the Texas STEM Workforce
To increase diversity and cultivate the STEM pipeline, executives at Texas Instruments and Ericsson came together to invest in future generations of STEM leaders. Learn more about the #AchievingTomorrow campaign by visiting: http://bit.ly/AchievingTomorrow
A Foundation for Change
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at James B. Bonham believes that girls can make a positive impact in their communities when STEAM is incorporated into their curriculum starting in kindergarten. Learn more about the #AchievingTomorrow campaign by visiting: http://bit.ly/AchievingTomorrow
Building Confidence and Inspiring Excellence
The STEM Center of Excellence not only provides girls with the opportunities to participate in science-based programming, it helps them build confidence through mentorship and support. As part of the #AchievingTomorrow campaign, learn how the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas are turning their passion for STEM into a life-long career: http://bit.ly/AchievingTomorrow