For people who have faced barriers to employment, receiving a job offer and being able to experience job stability are important and deeply meaningful moments in their lives. Hear a personal story of what it really means to overcome employment barriers and contribute talents and treasures to a household, organization, and community. 

Today's talent and career ecosystem is full of complexities, and the pace of change remains rapid. Join this cadre of experts and thought leaders who will share data, experiences, and observations that collectively depict the opportunities, imperatives, and challenges in today's workforce landscape. 

Students and learners are experiencing a growing number of opportunities to chart their individual post-secondary course into the workforce and build career-long pathways for upward economic mobility and personal satisfaction. At the same time, employers and post-secondary educational and training institutions are adapting how they approach entry-level learning, upskilling, and hiring. Join this expert panel in a conversation about the nuances and new developments in post-secondary pathways. 

The need for students to access work-based learning opportunities is on the rise. The business and educational sectors are working together to improve how to connect students to careers, increase awareness of in-demand industries, and equip students with employability skills. Learn how one EPIC business-higher education partnership is unfolding in Pennsylvania (EPIC: Employer Provided Innovation Challenges). 

Post-secondary pathways are numerous and nuanced, and acquiring applied skills through technical and trade education is a valuable option – both for individual career success as well as the growth of our economy. In this conversation, learn about some of today’s leading examples of applied learning and gain insights into how this pathway is both adapting to evolving times and helping shape the workforce of the future. 

A skills-based approach to learning, recruiting, hiring, and advancement can broaden talent pools, create more meaningful career opportunities, and reduce barriers to success that both employers and job seekers are currently facing. In this panel discussion, dive into the skills-based approach and what it means for your organization and the future of work. 

There is no limit to what the United States can achieve when businesses are able to find and retain the right people to innovate, compete, and grow and when skilled individuals find connection points to opportunities to put their talents to work. In the midst of our persistent labor shortage and the rapid pace of technological shifts, what barriers to workforce participation are the top priorities to solve? Where can we invest to better unlock growth, opportunity, and prosperity for all?  

The pandemic put a fine point on the stress households can experience when determining the best route for quality, affordable dependent care while going to work, and we continue to live in the aftermath of a care system that was tested to its limits five years ago. At the U.S. Chamber Foundation, we view child and elder care for working families as an economic development imperative. Learn some of the changes and solutions being brought about by our panelists and gain tips that might help your organization take small steps to invest in quality dependent care for the workforce of today and tomorrow.     

Labor shortages and staffing challenges have been persistent for quite some time now, with few industries or types of employers escaping the pattern. But, what if employers were offered new ways of thinking about a much-needed expanded talent pool, along with practical tips on how to unlock new talent? Join this exciting panel about innovative approaches for tapping into overlooked talent.  

By 2030, Gen Z (typically defined as today’s 13 to 28 year olds) is expected to comprise 30% of the American workforce. The work to help guide successful pathways to upward socio-economic mobility begins in every individual’s youth. Many viable paths to the adult working world exist, and employers remains in great need of skilled and agile individuals participating in the workforce. This panel discussion details how four organizations are helping young people find stable ground, gain access to education and training opportunities, and chart their individual courses to future success. 

Prioritizing employee well-being is critical to cultivating successful workplaces cultures. Investing in initiatives and resources that support the holistic well-being of workers can help organizations build more authentic engagement in the workplace, unleash the potential and passion of their employees, and enhance talent recruitment and retention. Learn how Edward Jones is partnering with Headspace to provide associates with mental and emotional well-being resources to help them manage stress, navigate challenges and thrive in every aspect of their lives. 

While artificial intelligence automates routine tasks, its true potential lies in augmenting human capabilities, creating new job roles, and driving innovation and productivity. AI is expected to displace 92 million jobs globally by 2030 but generate 170 million new roles. Roles requiring advanced analytical, technical, and strategic skills will grow. Nearly 40% of core job skills will shift, underscoring the urgent need for workforce reskilling. This will require employers, training and development organizations, and community partners to work collaboratively to develop new ways to acquire and finance in-demand skills and new methods to bridge learning and career advancement. How can we use this as an opportunity to work together and deliver on economic-mobility opportunities for all?