Even as college attendance is skyrocketing in other parts of the world, many of America's students face economic and educational barriers preventing them from continuing their education past high school. ICW is committed to breaking down these barriers. Learn more about our current initiatives, latest news, and policy priorities below:
Initiatives »
Skills for America's Future
October 05, 2010
On October 4th, President Obama announced the launch of a new national program, Skills for America's Future, which will focus on public-private partnerships between businesses and community colleges.
Business Champions Inc.
December 08, 2009
ICW, Business Champions, Inc and its other collaborating partners have come together to identify, recruit, and educate business people so they can speak out in support of policies that expand access and success in postsecondary education.
News »
Press Release | Postsecondary
Institute for a Competitive Workforce Announces Postsecondary Education Grant Recipients
Posted May 08, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW), an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, announced the five awardees of a grant in support of the release of Leaders & Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Public Postsecondary Education. The grants will help five business organizations host activities that advance public policy in higher education while informing the community on how their state’s education systems are performing.
Headline | Postsecondary, Policy | The Oklahoman
Policymakers need to continue to invest in higher education
Posted April 23, 2012
This is an exciting time on Oklahoma's college and university campuses as a record 32,400 students are projected to graduate this spring, and nearly 90 percent of them are expected to stay in the state and become part of the job-ready workforce that Oklahoma's employers demand. In fact, according to the FallinForBusiness.com survey report released earlier this month, the quality of our college and university system is considered the most important business climate strength by the 5,376 Oklahoma business leaders surveyed. Read more: http://newsok.com/policymakers-need-to-continue-to-invest-in-higher-education/article/3668081#ixzz1st2whtCE
E-Newsletter Article | Postsecondary, Policy
Pell Grant Program’s Future: Many Risks and Many Questions Remain
Posted April 20, 2012
There’s a lot of talk in Washington these days about Pell Grants. Both the House Majority and the White House have added their two cents on the future of the low-income student grant program, though it is still a guessing game whether either of the plans will move forward.
Policy
Postsecondary Education Policy
December 10, 2009
Read the U.S. Chamber's policy position on postsecondary education.
Events »
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.
Help Wanted 2012
September 20, 2012 to September 21, 2012
Join ICW September 20-21 2012 for our Help Wanted summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Leaders and Laggards »
A state-by-state report card reflecting the performance of the 50 states & DC on their K-12 education.