March 3, 2021
Shaping the future – and diversity – of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce starts with education today.
Education
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on education and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database.
February 3, 2021
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Discouraging statistics emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic are so numerous in so many sectors that it can be difficult for any one of them to be attention-grabbing at this point.
December 23, 2020
Quality early childhood education and care can help solve a two-generation workforce challenge. It empowers parents to be productive in their careers, while ensuring our youngest children develop the cognitive and social skills they will need to thrive as productive adults.
Childcare is not only crucial for the development of young children, but also essential for the millions of working parents with young children.
The Importance of Childcare to U.S. Families and Businesses
December 15, 2020
Pandemic-Induced Childcare Challenges Could Forever Change the Workforce
New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation research reveals how lack of childcare solutions can affect working parents’ careers, with women disproportionately impacted
November 19, 2020
On October 30, the Center for Education and Workforce hosted our annual conference, Talent Forward centered around how COVID-19 has irrevocably changed our education and workforce systems.
Most Employers Feel They Provide Adequate Childcare Support for Employees, But Departures Due to COVID-19 Impact on Childcare Worse Than Anticipated
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today released a new report detailing how employers are thinking about childcare assistance, benefits, and accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Impact on Childcare: Employers, Providers, and Working Parents
Childcare challenges, already persistent and complex, have now been further complicated by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Parents are trying to balance childcare and work, childcare providers are trying to stay open or re-open with an unsustainable new business model, and employers are trying to determine how and when their working parents can return to work.
Join us on December 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, for a webinar covering the findings from the series of surveys we conducted from June to November 2020, and understand the impact of COVID-19 on childcare observed over time.
October 28, 2020
It’s hard to overstate the importance of flu shots in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
October 27, 2020
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The reassuring voice of business will be critical before and after Election Day.