Support ICW
Support ICW’s programs and initiatives to improve education and workforce training in America
The Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) is the education and workforce affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. ICW is the only national non-profit organization addressing these issues that represents employers of all sizes in every state.
Together with businesses and other organizations ICW hosts working groups, events, and educational opportunities, as well as conducting research. Our program of work supports the business community in advancing the policies and programs that improve education and workforce training in America. As employers, community leaders, and drivers of economic development, businesses have a critical role to play and ICW is here to help.
ICW is funded through grants and contributions from businesses and private philanthropy. To learn more about ICW’s initiatives or the many opportunities to support our work, please contact us at 202-463-5525 or send an email to Mark D'Alessio at mdalessio@uschamber.com.
ICW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Leaders and Laggards »
A state-by-state report card reflecting the performance of the 50 states & DC on their K-12 education.
Events »
A Smarter America = A Safer America
June 14, 2012 to June 14, 2012
The United States' failure to educate its students leaves them unprepared to compete and threatens the country's ability to thrive in a global economy and maintain its leadership role, finds the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) report, U.S. Education Reform and National Security. This event will link the business community and their commitment to improving the education system with the global security issues that have been identified.
Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Public Postsecondary Education
June 19, 2012 to June 19, 2012
ICW will be releasing Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Public Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.