Education and Talent

We must adequately prepare our students for post-secondary education attainment and 21st century careers. Chambers of commerce can lead collaborative efforts in their communities to address pressing education and workforce development needs and make a measurable impact.

ACCE's Education & Talent Development Division (ETD) exists to help address the business community's desire to transform education, fulfill workforce need and build thriving communities. ETD programming includes: 

Fellowship Program: A year-long, immersive program that assists chamber executives as they mobilize efforts to improve the cradle-to-career talent pipeline in their communities. Amidst the COVID pandemic, we shifted this program to focus on inclusive economic growth and recovery, but the curriculum still features a strong focus on talent development. Learn more here.

Peer Learning Programming: A wide variety of opportunities for chamber professionals to learn from one another, including an education and talent development-focused track at ACCE’s Annual Convention, monthly roundtable calls, webinars, case studies, toolkits and digital resources.

Education and Talent Convening: A two-day convening of chamber professionals who focus on education and talent development to discuss challenges, solve problems and address systemic barriers. Learn more here.

Technical Assistance and National Connections: A national network of partners that allows ETD staff to connect interested chambers with national experts on issues like education and talent development, skills training, social-emotional learning, out-of-school time and more.

Chamber Support for Prenatal-to-Three Efforts

An investment in infants, toddlers and their families is an investment in the entire community. Supporting children in their earliest years can ensure bright futures, not just for them, but for communities, the workforce and the economy. Chambers of commerce are working in this area to ensure a robust future for your city, region and state.  Learn more and access resources to get started.

Aspen Institute's Upskilling Playbook for Employers

During this informative webinar, you will hear from the Aspen Institute’s Chelsea Miller about the Upskilling Playbook. This free resource guides organizations to build, scale and integrate skills-based workforce development initiatives that drive business performance and career growth. Learn about the guide’s actionable insights for HR professionals, business leaders and decision-makers, and how it can help inform your work in key areas such as workforce ecosystem development, program design, measurement strategies and leadership alignment. Learn More

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Education and Talent Samples and Documents

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