ANNUAL REPORT - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

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The Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) is the nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. ICW promotes the rigorous educational standards and effective job training systems needed to preserve the strength of America’s greatest economic resource, its workforce.

Through its events, publications, and policy initiatives—and drawing upon the Chamber’s extensive network of three million members—ICW connects the best minds in American business with the most innovative thinkers in American education, helping them work together to ensure the nation’s continued prosperity.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation, representing the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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Introduction ...............................................................2

2011 Projects and Partnerships .................................3

Business LEADs .........................................................................................................4K–12 Policy .................................................................................................................5Partnership is a Two-Way Street ...............................................................................5Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education ...........................6The Case for Being Bold ...............................................................................................6American Recovery and Reinvestment Act .............................................................7Degrees of Change: Private Sector Innovations Transforming Higher Education ...... 8College 2.0 ..................................................................................................................8Education Reform Initiative ......................................................................................9“Reel” Resources for Education Reform .................................................................9The Ugly Truth: A State-by-State Snapshot of Education in America ................10School Board Candidate Questionnaire and School Board Case Studies ..........10Flexing the Workplace ............................................................................................. 11

ICW Outreach ...........................................................12

Newsletter ................................................................................................................13Promising Practices .................................................................................................13Social Media ............................................................................................................13

ICW in the News ......................................................14

Looking Ahead .........................................................18

Postsecondary Leaders & Laggards .......................................................................19Help Wanted Summit ..............................................................................................20

ICW Board of Directors, Officers, and Staff ...........21

Get Involved .............................................................23

Introduction

Over the past few years, America has experienced an unprecedented and unrelenting economic downturn. A nine-plus percent unemployment rate has become the “new normal”; however; there are jobs to be had. While more than 14 million Americans are unemployed, more than 3 million jobs are waiting to be filled.

The problem is simple, but the solution is not.

Many Americans are simply not qualified for the available jobs. More than half of business leaders say they have trouble recruiting nonmanagerial employees with the right skills, training, and education. By 2020, it is estimated that 123 million American jobs will require advanced skills but only 50 million people will be qualified to fill them.

The Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW), a nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to improving education and workforce training for all Americans by working with its business membership to ensure that the American workforce is adequately prepared to fill the jobs needed for the nation’s prosperity in the 21st century.

Throughout 2011, ICW educated and engaged business leaders on a host of education and workforce issues, including education reform, accountability, and transparency. Through its events and publications ICW brought experts together to discuss numerous education topics, including the status of “Race to the Top,” Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, and innovation in higher education.

As we look ahead, ICW is committed to continue its work engaging the business community in education reform and increasing awareness around the need for a skilled workforce. The business community is a critical partner and if informed and committed, can be the catalyst for reform.

Margaret Spellings, president of ICW emphasized that bold action would be required to improve

STEM education if we are to remain competitive in the global economy at the event The Case

for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education on April 13.

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2011 Projects and Partnerships

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Business LEADs

For a third year, ICW has expanded its Business LEADs network with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through institutes, events, and publications. The network is comprised of business advocates for education and state and local chamber executives. In 2011, ICW hosted three Business LEADs Institutes focused on postsecondary education. Each three-day institute provided participants with the opportunity to engage with policy experts in an exclusive environment of their colleagues and the chance to make connections with leaders working separately in other parts of the country toward a common goal.

National experts presented on a wide spectrum of higher education issues, such as raising college completion rates, transparency and accountability in higher education, as well as affordability. By the end of the institutes, the business leaders expressed a heightened awareness of the complexities of education, and a better understanding of what questions they should ask local education officials as well as the leadership they can provide in their communities.

In the fall, ICW held four regional retreats in Seattle, Detroit, New Orleans, and Palm Springs that brought together nearly 300 leaders from businesses, chambers of commerce, school districts, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations to share their ideas and experiences in improving their local education systems. The retreats provided a forum for these leaders to discuss how education stakeholders should move forward on topics such as K-12 education reform, STEM education, the skills gap crisis, and how the business community can best augment efforts to raise academic achievement. Further, the retreats offered the teams of local leaders the chance to plan their strategies and initiatives with the help of ICW’s team of experts.

Participants of ICW’s Business LEADs network gathered at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters on June 1.


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K–12 Policy

Throughout 2011, ICW released numerous articles on issues affecting K–12 education via our monthly newsletter. Several of these issues surfaced as being of critical importance to the “Race to the Top” national competition. The In Focus report was compiled to shine light on the four assurances that were a part of the stimulus bill and considered in the application process for “Race to the Top.”

Included in the In Focus report are briefs on the issues of teacher effectiveness, turning around failing schools, making use of data systems, and standards implementation and college and career readiness. Each brief provides context for the assurance at hand and in three cases, state data are supplied to provide a better understanding of how the issues play out at the local level.

Partnership is a Two-Way Street

To highlight successful education partnerships and practices by business, ICW released the report Partnership is a Two-Way Street: What it Takes for Business to Help Drive School Reform. This report examined how three local business communities in Austin, Nashville, and Massachusetts were able to effectively support positive changes to their education systems. Rather than focusing on the programs themselves, the report investigated the practices of these organizations and identified the lessons they learned in becoming true champions for education.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education

ICW continued its work in STEM education in 2011 by supporting the efforts of The Carnegie Corporation of New York. Their seminal report, The Opportunity Equation, detailed recommendations in four critical areas that need attention and action: (1) higher levels of mathematics and science learning for all American students; (2) common standards in math and science that are fewer, clearer, and higher, coupled with aligned assessments; (3) improved teaching and professional learning, supported by better school and system management; and (4) new designs for schools and systems to deliver math and science learning more effectively.

The Case for Being Bold

In support of The Opportunity Equation, ICW unveiled a new report, The Case for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This report explored the ways in which the business community can help drive transformative change to STEM education, rather than rehashing the tired strategies that have stagnated achievement levels in these subjects. ICW presented the findings of the report at events across the country and cohosted events with the National Council on Teacher Quality, the Rochester (MN) Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane (WA) Inc.

Further, ICW launched an online STEM toolkit, featuring profiles of effective business leaders in STEM education, sample PowerPoint presentations and op-eds to help business leaders discuss STEM education, a directory of resources and organizations working on the issue, and a STEM-specific glossary of terms.

Joel I. Klein, CEO, Educational Division of News Corporation and former chancellor of the New York City Department of Education provided the

keynote address at the forum The Case for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education on April 13.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

In 2011, ICW continued its efforts to track the federal government’s ongoing work under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Its series of newsletters continued in 2011, highlighting new developments pertaining to “Race to the Top” and the “Investing in Innovation Fund,” and analyzed how states are implementing their grants under the programs.

In the fall, ICW held an event, Are We There Yet? Race to the Top in 2011, which brought together leading national experts, such as Kate Walsh of the National Council on Teacher Quality, Charles Barone of Democrats for Education Reform, former Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek, and acclaimed author Steven Brill. Participants reflected on the challenges as well as the progress that has been made under ARRA through “Race to the Top” and School Improvement Grants, and what we can expect from the programs going forward.

Steve Brill, author of Class Warfare: Inside the Fight to Fix America’s School, spoke to education and

government leaders at ICW’s event Are We There Yet? Race to the Top 2011 on October 21.

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Left to right: John Ebersole, president, Excelsior College, Robert Silberman, CEO, Strayer University, Michael Hussey, vice president, Pearson VUE, and Dr. Robert W. Mendenhall,

president and CEO, Western Governors University discussed the importance of improving workforce readiness at the Degrees of Change summit on May 16.

Degrees of Change: Private Sector Innovations Transforming Higher Education

The need for innovation in higher education has never been more urgent. In the past year, the Obama administration has made college affordability and completion a priority, and the president set a national goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. In May, ICW hosted a forum highlighting how private sector innovations are helping to increase productivity in higher education. Speakers at the forum included six presidents, chairmen, and CEOs of some of the most innovative institutions in higher education; Deputy Secretary of Education Anthony Miller; and several innovators from the most cutting-edge companies in the sector.

During the event, ten selected companies gave demonstrations of the latest advancements in higher education in The Innovation Market. Attendees were able to demo products and new learning tools throughout the summit.

College 2.0

At the Degrees of Change, ICW released a full-scale report, College 2.0: Transforming Higher Education through Greater Innovation and Smarter Regulation, highlighting some of the most impactful innovations and contributions from the private sector. The report seeks to identify the magnitude and scope of private-sector investment in higher education innovations over the past two decades, showcasing where continued investment has improved and expanded options in the sector.

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Former chancellor of Washington, D.C. public schools and CEO of StudentsFirst, Michelle Rhee, spoke in Denver on September 13 about how the business community can help drive education reform.

Education Reform Initiative

In 2010 with the generous support of the Daniels Fund, ICW partnered with the National Chamber Foundation to highlight the extent of the crisis in our schools, identify forces standing in the way of needed change, and promote positive solutions such as competition, accountability, and choice to provide America’s children with the education they deserve and employers with the workers they need.

Through the partnership, ICW reached business, opinion, and local leaders around the country by screening the documentary film Waiting for “Superman,” creating and distributing materials and resources to state and local chambers of commerce, and engaging local and state business leaders to host forums and events to invigorate our grassroots network.

“Reel” Resources for Education Reform

In the spring of 2011, outreach continued around the film. The partnership developed and distributed the “Reel” Resources for Education Reform toolkit to more than 2,500 associations and state and local chambers of commerce. The toolkit contained the publications, The “Superman” Approach, which shows business how to spur effective education reform in their community, and Education in Your State fact sheets, which compare the state of K-12 education across nine categories, a copy of the film, and other materials designed to encourage engagement in local education policies and programs.

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The Ugly Truth: A State-by-State Snapshot of Education in America

There is a need for a comprehensive look at the condition of K–12 education across the country. Reform advocates need reliable and comparable data at their disposal. The Ugly Truth is a compendium of the Education in Your State fact sheets that includes an analysis of how to use the data and what it means for the nation as a whole.

School Board Candidate Questionnaire and School Board Case Studies

School boards play a unique role in school district governance and provide a venue for communities to have democratic input into local education decisions. However, little attention is paid to the work of these bodies and the important decisions they make. To inform business leaders and voters, the partnership developed a list of nonpartisan questions that anyone can use to gauge the views and knowledge of school board candidates and sitting board members. These questions, developed in consultation with national education governance and policy experts and school board veterans, can be included in a written questionnaire or asked at public forums. They are designed to be customizable for individual districts and communities, regardless of size or geography.

In addition to the School Board Candidate Questionnaire, the partnership commissioned case studies of three urban school districts: Austin, Denver, and Los Angeles. The case studies examine the circumstances of each district and how each attempts to improve student achievement through governance. Business leaders can use this anecdotal evidence to promote reform in their communities.

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Flexing the Workplace

As the economy changes and new technology brings greater opportunities, businesses continue to look for ways to recruit and retain talented employees in a constantly changing job market. Flexible workplaces allow employees freedom to choose how and when they do their work and are a key strategy in promoting a happier, healthier, and more effective and efficient workplace. Implementing flexible strategies in the workplace, such as telecommuting, job sharing, and phased retirement, is a mutually beneficial approach that serves both the employees’ interests and the employers’ bottom line.

Now in its seventh year, ICW continued its partnership with the Families and Work Institute and the Twiga Foundation, with generous support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, to promote workplace flexibility as part of the “When Work Works” initiative. This year, the partnership honored more than 470 winners and honorable mentions from 28 communities nationwide with the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility.

As communities continue to spread the message about workplace flexibility and more businesses adopt strategies that help their bottom lines and retain talented workers, the future of workplace flexibility as a strategic business tool looks bright.

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Newsletter

Each month, ICW releases an online newsletter to keep its members informed about the latest education reform and workforce development news. Newsletters also highlight companies and chambers that are engaging their communities to achieve positive change in education and workforce issues. Sign up to receive ICW’s newsletter at uschamber.com/icw.www.uschamber.com/icw.

Promising Practices

ICW recognizes the importance of chamber and corporate involvement in education reform and workforce development. Each month, ICW highlights a chamber and/or business in our Promising Practices section of the newsletter. The purpose of Promising Practices is to draw attention to effective partnerships, inspiring others to initiate efforts of their own, and applauding those who are improving the lives of our students and future workforce.

Social Media

Recently, ICW increased the use of social media. In addition to an already active Twitter account, ICW now has a presence on Facebook and LinkedIn where people interested in ICW’s program of work can connect with each other. The heightened social media presence will allow ICW to grow its network and increase its messaging through more outlets.

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ICW in the News

ICW received numerous media mentions throughout 2011 for its programs, publications, and initiatives. Education Week, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and U.S. News & World Report are just a few sources that highlighted ICW’s contributions to education reform and knowledge.

The release of ICW’s publication College 2.0: Transforming Higher Education through Greater Innovation and Smarter Regulation coincided with the forum Degrees of Change: Private Sector Innovations Transforming Higher Education, both of which attracted media interest:

“Big U.S. employers, worried about replacing retiring baby boomers, are wading deeper into education and growing bolder about telling educators how to run their business. Several initiatives have focused on manufacturing and engineering, fields where technical know-how and math and science skills are needed and where companies worry about recruiting new talent. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report in May that said higher education had failed to ‘tap the potential of digital technology’ in ways that would ‘transform learning, dramatically lower costs or improve overall institutional productivity.’” – The Wall Street Journal (6/6/2011)

“Executives in the for-profit higher-education sector, big names in the nonprofit sector, investment bankers, analysts, and others gathered today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington to discuss innovation among for-profit colleges and the regulations that the industry may soon face. The forum coincided with the release of a report, sponsored by the chamber and its affiliate, the Institute for a Competitive Workforce, that identified pending regulations and the current accreditation structure as ... obstacles to innovation. ‘Why aren’t more colleges harnessing technology’s power on behalf of their students?’ asked Margaret Spellings, the former secretary of education and a senior adviser to the chamber. ‘Unlike financial aid, technology and free enterprise are not taken from taxpayers and—so they cannot be taken away. But they can be hindered by a federal government that thinks in the same old ways.’” – The Chronicle of Higher Education (5/16/2011)

“The Institute for a Competitive Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a report Monday that explored the potential for innovation in higher education, mostly in the for-profit sector, and what it sees as the barriers, including federal regulation, constrained state budgets and accreditation policies. ... Margaret Spellings, the U.S. secretary of education under President George W. Bush who now serves as an adviser to the Chamber of Commerce, said the report, and an accompanying forum Monday, during which executives of for-profit colleges and others shared their thoughts on the role of for-profit institutions in innovation, were the beginning of an increased effort by the chamber to increase its visibility and activism on higher education issues.” – Inside Higher Ed (5/17/2011)

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The Case for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education garnered notice from several media sources:

“The Case for Being Bold, which was released by the Institute for a Competitive Workforce, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says conventional education policy such as reducing class sizes and basing teacher pay raises on experience, not performance, hasn’t worked, and new ideas must be explored. At a conference held in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to release the report, Joel Klein, former New York City public schools chancellor, said the status quo must be scrapped. ‘Instead of having a great education system, we want a system comprised of great schools,’ he said. Klein outlined five guidelines to bring American STEM education system up to par—many of them requiring the implementation of technology.” – U.S. News & World Report (4/15/2011)

“Business leaders are equipped to provide the kind of straight-talking leadership and relevant expertise that transformative STEM reform requires, according to a recently released report, The Case for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education. However, aid typically offered by businesses—partnering with institutions to promote best practices, providing resources, and getting involved as corporate sponsors—fails to deliver ‘breakthrough improvement,’ explained the paper’s authors during a recent forum hosted by the Institute for a Competitive Workforce, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.” – Education Daily (4/20/2011)

Bo Miller, global director of corporate citizenship for Dow Chemical Co., writes, “For our nation’s young people, STEM education is a passport to a career full of exciting breakthroughs and solutions directly addressing global challenges current and future generations will need to address. ... The Case for Being Bold report from the American Enterprise Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce notes that business leaders bring two essential perspectives to the national discussion on STEM education: that of an employer, determining what skills and knowledge are needed, and that of a leader experienced at managing organizational change, who can help educators manage STEM reform.” – U.S. News & World Report (9/20/2011)

The report, Partnership is a Two-Way Street, which describes three case studies where strong business involvement in education resulted in real change, received media attention:

“The Institute for a Competitive Workforce’s (ICW) June webinar highlighted its newest report, Partnership is a Two-Way Street: What It Takes for Business to Help Drive School Reform. This report looks at examples of how businesses are partnering with K-12 educators to drive school reform. As the ICW points out, ‘business can provide the leverage, expertise, and leadership that will help educators and public officials make the tough decisions needed to bring lasting change to K-12 education.’” – ACTE.org (6/9/11)

“The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commissioned a report that instructs business leaders on the best practices for private-public partnerships in education … businesses need to be more forceful and not merely “pawns” if they want to change schools for the better, according to the report, released Wednesday and titled Partnership Is a Two-Way Street: What It Takes for Business to Help Drive School Reform. ‘The business community can no longer afford to allow American education to continue as is,’ Cheryl Oldham, vice president of the Institute for a Competitive Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release. ‘Business engagement in education reform needs to be more robust than just donating money and sponsoring scholarships.’” – The Huffington Post (6/8/11)

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ICW in the News

The Education Reform Initiative garnered twenty-six news stories, opinion editorials, blogs, and television hits including:

“The Salt Lake Chamber hosted a panel discussion with three local business leaders and a national expert. Their stories show how underachievement in education has significant negative impact on the economy … Cheryl Oldham, vice president and executive director of the Institute for a Competitive Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says, ‘education is the product, and the schools produce the product. Businesses need to see each other as allies in a business-education alliance.’” – Utah Pulse (10/31/2011)

“While the Tennessee state slogan, ‘America at its best’ is one of pride and achievement, when we look to the current state of Tennessee’s education system we are reminded of a common catchphrase: ‘the good, the bad, and the ugly.’ It is no coincidence that we chose the latter slogan for the title of a report published by the National Chamber Foundation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Institute for a Competitive Workforce. The report took a snapshot of all 50 states and the District of Columbia comparing the state of K-12 education in nine key categories. While Tennessee certainly has its share of ‘ugly’ and ‘bad,’ there is much ‘good’ to celebrate, as well.” – The Tennessean (10/11/11)

“Today’s education discussion hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce reiterated reform advocates’ position that business leaders must become involved in education. ‘Politics have gotten increasingly difficult,’ said speaker Margaret Spellings. ‘Until we incite ourselves in kind of a ‘we’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore’ led by the business community with parents involved, we’re not going to move the needle and people are not going to believe there is a problem in this country.’ The chamber hosted Spellings, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Forum for Policy Innovation who is also former U.S. Secretary of Education. – The Denver Post (9/13/11)

“Margaret Spellings, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Forum for Policy Innovation and former Secretary of Education under George W. Bush, traveled to Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado this week to urge business leaders to vigorously engage in education reform, citing the current economic situation and the urgent need for an educated and skilled workforce in today’s global economy. In conjunction with these critical discussions, the Chamber’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce released a non-partisan school board candidate questionnaire. This important tool will allow voters, editorial boards, and other stakeholders to gauge the views and knowledge of school board candidates.” – Education News (9/13/11)

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Looking Ahead

Postsecondary Leaders and Laggards

In an effort to measure state performance in educating Americans beyond high school, ICW will release a postsecondary report as a valuable addition to our Leaders and Laggards series in the first half of 2012. The report will highlight a series of indicators on which states will be graded, backed by a rubric to support the evaluation and a series of “sidebars” to showcase states that are examples of model policy and practice for each of the indicators, as well as recommendations for future action. This report will provide key information to policymakers at the state and federal levels.

The report will focus on three key themes: (1) Return on Investment—how cost effective are the state’s public systems (both two and four year); (2) Transparency—how much and what type of information do students, policymakers, and taxpayers have access to; and (3) Policies and Incentives that promote reform—are states enacting policies and developing incentives that promote the types of reforms necessary to dramatically increase postsecondary degree attainment.

As with previous Leaders and Laggards reports, we will benefit from the expertise of Frederic Hess and Andrew Kelly of American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Russ Whitehurst of the Brookings Institution, and Ben Wildavsky.

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Help Wanted Summit

The 2012 presidential election cycle will likely be dominated by economic issues, specifically on the need to solve the persistently high unemployment rate. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 3.2 million jobs are currently unfilled due to a lack of qualified workers. With these two phenomena converging, ICW will hold several convenings—including a Help Wanted Summit—to highlight the difficulties of American businesses in finding the talent that they need to expand or sustain their operations and the impact this has on our nation’s economy going forward.

The summit will bring local and national experts together to identify the gaps in our workforce development system and discuss what can be done to resolve the issue for employers over the short and long term.

Board of Directors and Staff

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Cheryl CarrierFord Motor Company Fund

David ChavernU.S. Chamber of Commerce

Ann CramerIBM

Thomas J. DonohueU.S. Chamber of Commerce

Michael EdwardsKnoxville Chamber of Commerce

Stan HarrellU.S. Chamber of Commerce

Wes JureyArlington (TX) Chamber of Commerce

Jan KruchoskiLarsonAllen, LLC

R. Mark LawranceIndiana Chamber of Commerce

Governor John R. McKernan Jr.Education Management Corporation

Kathy Havens PayneState Farm Insurance Companies

Mark PeleshCorinthian Colleges, Inc.

Vickie SchrayBridgepoint Education

William ShoreGlaxoSmithKline

Margaret SpellingsU.S. Chamber of Commerce

Mary WongOffice Depot Foundation

ICW Board of Directors

ICW Officers

William ShoreChairman

Margaret SpellingsPresident

Alfonso Martinez-FontsExecutive Vice President

Cheryl OldhamVice President

Stan HarrellTreasurer

Judy RichmondGeneral Counsel and Secretary

ICW Staff

Caitlin CodellaPrograms (Pre-K – 12)

Mark D’AlessioCommunications

Natalie EthridgeFinance and Operations

Domenic GiandomenicoPolicy (Postsecondary Education and Training)

Jaimie MatthewsPrograms (Postsecondary Education and Training)

Cecilia Retelle Policy (Pre-K – 12)

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Who We Are

The Institute for a Competitive Workforce, serving as a bridge between the business and education communities, works to ensure that businesses have access—today and tomorrow—to an educated and skilled workforce. Through policy initiatives, business outreach, and a strong grassroots network, ICW connects the best business minds with the most innovative education leaders.

How We Can Work Together

We hope that you will join us to identify best practices and disseminate solutions to the education and workforce challenges facing America. To learn more about ICW’s key initiatives, publications, and more, visit www.uschamber.com/icw.

Share Your Experience

We want to hear from you. Each issue of the ICW newsletter, which reaches more than 4,000 leaders in business, government, education, and nonprofit organizations, highlights a corporation and a chamber that has identified unique or creative solutions to workforce development and education. Let us know what you are doing and share your stories by calling 202-463-5525 or e-mailing [email protected].

U.S. Chamber of CommerceInstitute for a Competitive Workforce

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