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Chamber Study Touts Benefits of Charter Schools
Businesses and communities facing a shortage of skilled and educated workers should throw their weight behind public charter schools, according to a new study released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Order a Hard Copy.
October 21, 2008

2008 Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility Announced
The first award of its kind to validate companies' performance, programs and policies with employee input, differentiating it from any other current award.
November 2008

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Monthly Member Highlights:

Greater Louisville Inc. Makes Higher Education Attainment an Economic Priority

Intel Invests $120 Million for Science Competitions, Youth Outreach, and Online Science Community

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Did you Know...America's workforce is facing a current and
growing crisis?

• 90% of the fastest growing jobs will require some form of postsecondary education. 
• Business is spending billions each year to train new employees and remediate the educational skill gaps of those already in the workforce.
• The American workforce is aging - 78 million baby boomers are set to retire over the next several decades. 
• The current lack of U.S.-trained scientists and engineers is a direct threat to the leadership of U.S. innovation.

Contact Information:
Institute for a Competitive Workforce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC  20062

Phone: 202-463-5525
Fax: 202-887-3424
Email: ICW@uschamber.com

ICW Monthly Call Wed. Dec. 10

Date: Wed. Dec. 10

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

Topic: Policy Primer: K-12, Postsecondary, and Workforce Development Federal Policies

Dial in # 1-866-238-0637

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2008 ICW Award Winners

Louisville, Kentucky Receives 2008 ICW Community Competitiveness Award
Establishing New Education and Training Systems Sets City Apart
October 21, 2008

ICW Honors Former IBM Executive, Nicholas M. Donofrio with Excellence in Leadership Award
October 21, 2008

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