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Training to Support Member Workforce Needs A documentary on Netflix, Untapped: Closing America's Opportunity Gap (https://bit.ly/3OD3kzT), shines the light on the impact of skills-based hiring. Share this rapidly expanding hiring practice with your community when you participate in the ACCE Foundation's online skills-based hiring training series for chambers. Register today to earn your certificate to coach local businesses on this hiring strategy (a potential non-dues revenue opportunity for the chamber) and enhance your local talent attraction practices. Series starts Tuesday, January 14. https://bit.ly/49lPhZ4

Chambers Complete Economic Mobility for Rural Workers Cohort Eleven chambers completed the Economic Mobility for Rural Workers Cohort by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation. These chambers serve rural communities and brought local partners together to provide rural learners and workers from low-income backgrounds with the training needed to access living-wage jobs. https://bit.ly/412fYQi

Elevate Rapid City Launches CareerLIFT CareerLIFT is a free online education platform. It offers courses, resume-building resources, interview preparation and job offer connections to uplift and empower individuals to achieve career success and improve their overall quality of life. Two years of development went into CareerLIFT, with financial support of the ACCE Foundation. The goal is to expand the program to additional high-demand industries. https://lnkd.in/gjiDwipT Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

Upward Mobility Data Dashboard The Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Dashboard is a useful tool to help your chamber understand key conditions affecting upward mobility in your communities. It tracks data for 24 predictors strongly associated with upward economic mobility, according to the Upward Mobility Framework. The data is available for every U.S. county and more than 480 cities. Use the dashboard to understand current conditions, create a strategy and monitor progress. https://urbn.is/48FPMga

Economic Mobility in Rural Communities The ACCE Foundation, with funding from Ascendium's Education Philanthropy, created the Economic Mobility for Rural Workers Cohort to help rural-serving chambers promote economic mobility. Helping rural, low-income adults gain the right skills for long-term success is a fundamental component of creating equitable economic growth. If we don’t support workers and employers in adapting to the new realities of work, we risk leaving the most vulnerable communities behind, which negatively impacts our local economy. Learn more about the strategies chambers are implementing to address this challenge. https://bit.ly/ACCErural

Results from a nationwide public opinion poll indicate chambers of commerce are vital to the prosperity of their communities. The Harris Poll survey finds that U.S. adults believe that their local chamber of commerce: – Is a trusted resource and partner for businesses (81%) – Has an impact on growing the local economy (90%) – Makes an impact on addressing challenges within the community (88%) Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YEIgxu Source: Harris Poll survey; fielded Sept. 5-9, 2024 among 2,075 US adults

Save the date for the ACCE Foundation's Education and Talent Convening coming March 5-7 in Detroit. Whether you’re new to talent development or a seasoned professional, participate in interactive sessions led by thought leaders in workforce development, covering topics like talent attraction, retention and upskilling initiatives. Share best practices, discover innovative strategies and explore effective solutions to today’s talent challenges. Registration to open in December.

Breaking! Public Opinion Poll Data on Value & Impact of Chambers Register for the November 14 All Member Call, during which ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly will release the results of a landmark nationwide public opinion poll on the crucial role chambers play for businesses, economies and communities. ACCE, in partnership with The Harris Poll, conducted this poll to explore U.S. adults’ perceptions of their local chamber of commerce, the role chambers play in their communities and the value of chamber membership to businesses. Register here: https://bit.ly/3UGb0ET

Breaking! Public Opinion Poll Data on Value & Impact of Chambers Register for the November 14 All Member Call, during which ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly will release the results of a landmark nationwide public opinion poll on the crucial role chambers play for businesses, economies and communities. ACCE, in partnership with The Harris Poll, conducted this poll to explore U.S. adults’ perceptions of their local chamber of commerce, the role chambers play in their communities and the value of chamber membership to businesses. bhttps://bit.ly/3Atb3wY

Supporting Rural Economic Mobility: These profiles feature 11 chambers participating in the ACCE Foundation’s Economic Mobility for Rural Workers. With Ascendium Education Group's support, these chambers provide rural learners and workers from low-income backgrounds with needed training to access well-paying, high-demand jobs. https://bit.ly/4fpfzLV