Education
We’re failing our kids: graduates from high school are lacking the basics and entering the workforce unprepared for the 21st century.
It’s hurting their future, and it’s hurting the economy: by 2020, 65% of all jobs in the economy will require post-secondary education and training beyond high school. Even now, employers are struggling to find qualified candidates for vital positions sitting empty.
Business leaders need good schools: to train employees, to attract and retain talent, and for their own children’s future.
Reports
Media
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Briefing: Labor Shortages
Education, Future of Work, ...
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Briefing: Office of the First Lady and the U.S. Department of Education
Education, Future of Work
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U.S. Department of Education on the Digital Divide
Education, Future of Work, ...
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Business Forward & Walton Family Foundation Briefing: Career Pathways and the Catalyze Challenge
Diversity & Inclusion, Education, ...
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Briefing: U.S. Department of Education on Pathways to Success
Diversity & Inclusion, Education, ...
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Briefing: Advisors to the Departments of Commerce and Education on Building an Equitable Workforce
Education, Future of Work, ...
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Briefing: Former U.S. Secretary of Education John King on K-12 Education and Workforce Development
Education, Future of Work
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Briefing: U.S. Department of Commerce on Workforce Development
Education, Future of Work, ...
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ARE OUR KIDS PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK?
Education, Future of Work
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Briefing: John Bailey on Closing the Homework Gap during Covid-19
Education, Technology
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Making the Business Case: Education Reform
Education, Future of Work
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Briefing: Natalie Gould on the Future of Work
Education, Future of Work
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Briefing: Rep. Haley Stevens on the Future of Work
Education, Future of Work
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