NC Chamber’s Position: No competition is tougher than the global race for talent, In every industry, employers are asking the same question: How are we going to train, and retain the best workers? The North Carolina Chamber stands to work to ensure strong education and workforce development systems are effective, agile, accountable and continually produce a competitive, world-class workforce.
Effective public schools (K-12) that help prepare students for 21st-century jobs and help produce a globally competitive workforce
A strong community college system that works with public schools and the higher education system to develop and prepare a world-class, globally competitive workforce
A world-class university system that is demand-driven, engaged in the success of North Carolina businesses and leads in innovation and transformation
The North Carolina Chamber is part of the Public School Forum - a diverse group that includes Chamber members, legislators, educators, education administrators and business leaders. In the winter of 2011, the forum released an education study, Our Kids Won’t Wait, outlining a bold vision for the future of North Carolina’s schools. Education is truly a bi-partisan issue, and when our schools are top-notch, we all win.
2011 Legislative Victories:
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Promoted Joining Our Businesses and Schools (H181) Backed addition of the state superintendent to the Economic Development Board to forge a stronger link between high school curricula and local employment.
Promoted Emphasis on STEM Education (Senate Bill 1198):Your state Chamber supported legislation in the 2010 General Assembly session that directed the state’s Education Cabinet to set STEM-focused learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) as a priority. Making STEM programs for students and teachers a priority will position North Carolina at the front of the race for jobs and investment in the coming decades.
NC Chamber Congratulates Governor on NC Winning “Race to Top” Grant! Your state Chamber was extremely proud that North Carolina received a generous portion of the federal "Race to the Top" grant. Read the Chamber's letter congratulating Governor Perdue on the grant.
