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Business Champions is pleased to announce we have transitioned results of our White House planning and national research to Skills for America’s Future at the Aspen Institute.
04/04/2011 - 16:03

 

We are pleased to announce we have transitioned results of our research and planning to Skills for America’s Future at the Aspen Institute. 

Leaders Present Action Plan for Skills and Jobs to White House Community College Summit
10/04/2010 - 13:03

Washington, D.C. October 4, 2010 – More than thirty leaders from business, education, and philanthropy joined Business Champions, Inc. today in submitting an action plan to the White House Summit on Community Colleges. The plan outlines specific and concrete action steps employers, corporate philanthropy and community college trustees can take to build partnerships that prepare Americans for high-value jobs, expand opportunities for degrees, and support entrepreneurs.

Dear Governor-Elect: Business leaders understand the skilled workforce problem…
06/08/2010 - 12:47

By Mary Gershwin, Business Champions and Stephen Wing, CVS Caremark  

Thirty-seven states will elect Governors this November.  Jobs and economic development will be top priorities in every state.   And new Governors should know:  You don’t need to launch your Administration with a distinguished commission that studies the skilled workforce challenge.  Rather, this is one area in which you can move quickly to engage business leaders in action, progress and solutions.   

Lumina and Joyce Foundations Support Business Champions Role with Presidential Advisory Board
04/13/2010 - 13:07

 

Business Champions Coordinates Seven Listening Sessions focused on Public/Private Partnerships

Investment in Business Champions seeks to narrow skills gap in Great Lakes States
11/11/2009 - 14:56

NEW, REGIONAL INVESTMENT SEEKS TO NARROW SKILLS GAP IN GREAT LAKES STATES

Business Champions, Inc. Awarded Grant to Help Businesses Improve Policies That Will Boost Local Workforce

Denver – Recognizing the need for more Americans to obtain postsecondary credentials that match future job openings in the region, Business Champions, Inc. is working with local businesses to strengthen their engagement in developing workforce policies. With a $100,000 grant from The Joyce Foundation, Business Champions is seeking to partner with Great Lakes businesses and business leaders to help them educate federal and state policy makers about their workforce needs.

Lumina Foundation for Education Supports Business Champions to Help Advance Postsecondary Achievement
02/13/2009 - 10:52

Lumina Foundation for Education announced recently its support of The National Center for Business Champions*: Advancing Post-Secondary Achievement and Workforce Skills with a $597,000 grant. Business Champions will mobilize the voices of business leaders to stimulate new thinking, strengthen political will, and move policies to increase the number and quality of college graduates.