Employers play a critical role in filling the need for election workers across America and strengthening civic engagement. That’s why we created #CivicTimeOff, an initiative for employers to fill poll worker shortages and help increase civic knowledge, trust, and engagement among employees. Learn how to implement this benefit and download our toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/e9qpAagc Sign up to volunteer in honor of #NationalPollWorkerRecruitmentDay here: https://lnkd.in/gUN2Vn4Y
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 10,869 followers
Harnessing the power of business for the good of America and the world.
About us
At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we believe that business has a vital role to play in making the world a better place. From education and workforce development to corporate citizenship, we bring together the brightest minds from business, government, and nonprofits to develop and execute effective solutions to novel challenges.
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http://www.uschamberfoundation.org
External link for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Education and Workforce, Corporate Citizenship, and Emerging Issues
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1615 H St NW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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Shanique Streete
Executive Director, Programs at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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Rob Glenn
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Rachel Tease Ludwig
Vice President, Talent Development for the Future of Work at Florida Chamber Foundation
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Lisa Weitzel, CAE, IOM
Association President Supporting and Educating Chamber of Commerce Professionals
Updates
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In an era of escalating global crises, how do top organizations like Medtronic and Walmart effectively support communities after a disaster? At this year's #BuildingDisasterResilience Conference, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson and Jason Jackson shared their team's strategies, from quick activation to post-crisis evaluation. Read a recap of the discussion here:
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"As a company, you're expected to fund people's healthcare...I don't see why childcare shouldn't be able to enter into that conversation." Aaron Merchen talked with panelists Adam Alson of Appleseed Childhood Education and Haden Polseno-Hensley of Red Rooster Coffee Roaster to continue the crucial conversations from last month's National Child Care Innovation Summit. 🎙️Tune in: https://lnkd.in/e4D5XH2u
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Is your community ready for #hurricaneseason? Alongside Allstate and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we are spreading awareness about the economic benefits of disaster preparedness. 🌀 Learn the preparedness payoff: https://lnkd.in/dEHbmJw7
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🎉 10 years of TPM! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our award-winning #TalentPipelineManagement initiative. What started as a white paper has grown into a movement of more than 1,000 practitioners across 43 states and three countries, transforming how employers source, hire, and retain talent. Uncover the impact of our #TPMNetwork over the past decade and learn more about what's coming next in a new blog from Carolyn Cawley. ⤵️
TPM Turns 10: How Supply Chain Principles Transformed Talent Pipelines
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The U.S. education system is facing a crisis: students aren't showing up. According to data from the American Enterprise Institute, chronic absenteeism has jumped from 15% in 2018 to 28% in 2022, impacting academic outcomes and future workforce readiness. For the latest installment of the 'Commerce Meets Classroom' article series, senior manager Kyle Butler explores how the business community can play a crucial role in addressing this issue. From encouraging data transparency to supporting career-connected learning, read more to learn concrete steps we can take.👇 #K12 #K12Education #ChronicAbsenteeism
A Call for a Community Approach to Chronic Absenteeism
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ICYMI: Talented students from across the country who participated in Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) joined us in #WashingtonDC to share their successes, explore ideas, and showcase the benefits of work-based learning opportunities. ⬇️ EPIC connects classrooms and businesses by giving students real-world problems to solve. From improving retail experiences to tackling workforce shortages, students from EPIC's pilot year brought fresh perspectives to local businesses while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Did you join us? Comment below, tell us your favorite part of the day, and connect with others! 👋 Read more about this EPIC event: https://lnkd.in/ef3GAeYi #EPICLearning
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Save the date! Our annual #BusinessSolves conference is on October 29-30. 📆 Join us to gain specific examples of how business is helping solve critical societal issues and discover partnership opportunities to advance the good work you’re leading in communities. Early bird rate is available now. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ew7EwTh8
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation reposted this
Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Honors Student | Intern at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Political Science and Human Organizational Development | Peabody College & College of Arts and Science
I am ecstatic to share my first article for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The article recaps the historic National Childcare Innovation Summit, where leaders from business, government, and childcare sectors united to tackle America's childcare crisis. Key takeaways: public-private partnerships are crucial, innovative solutions are emerging, childcare is vital economic infrastructure, and you have to start somewhere. Read more about how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and U.S. Department of Commerce are reshaping the future of childcare and our workforce. #ChildcareInnovation #WorkforceDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnership
National Child Care Innovation Summit: Tackling America's Top Workforce and Economic Crisis
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Have you heard? 📣 The inaugural #NationalCivicsBee championship is coming to D.C. on November 12. Thanks to Travelers for helping make it happen! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQxunVjH
Citizen Travelers Sponsors 2024 National Civics Bee®
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Institute for Organization Management
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Center for Education and Workforce
Non-profit Organizations
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center
Non-profit Organizations
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