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WEBINAR: Implications of Childcare Challenges on Workforce, Economy

WEBINAR: Implications of Childcare Challenges on Workforce, Economy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfXFtHtbplo We recently released a new report examining the economic impact of Indiana’s childcare challenges, titled: "Untapped Potential: How Childcare Impacts Indiana’s Workforce Productivity and the State’s Economy." Developed in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Early Learning Indiana, the report is part of a broader ongoing study of over a dozen U.S. states that reveals [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-10-28T08:31:13-04:00October 28th, 2024|

Legislation Addressing Nursing Shortage Passes Senate

Legislation Addressing Nursing Shortage Passes Senate

HB 1259 / Chamber Supports Earlier this week, the Senate passed House Bill 1259, authored by Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond), which helps address our lack of nurses, which is a growing crisis in Indiana. This challenge could become a severe impediment to access to health care, which is an important metric in the Chamber’s Indiana Prosperity 2035 plan. Indiana faces a growing [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-02-26T08:10:20-05:00February 26th, 2024|

Our New Employer Survey Reveals Continuation of Workforce Challenges

Our New Employer Survey Reveals Continuation of Workforce Challenges

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBdK-3w0gg0 Results from our new annual employer survey dramatically illustrate the shortcomings in the state’s talent supply. Nearly three-quarters of companies said the number of qualified job candidates does not meet their needs. Jason Bearce covers the major findings – the challenges and silver linings. See the full report.

Matt Ottinger2021-10-04T15:55:02-04:00September 28th, 2021|

Education and Workforce Development: Chamber in Favor of New Graduation Requirement Approved by State Board

This week, the Indiana State Board of Education approved new, more rigorous high school graduation requirements for Hoosier students. The vote came following more than six hours of testimony. This took place after the Indiana General Assembly requested that the State Board find alternative paths for students to graduate, in order to address the issue of students being unprepared [...]

Rebecca Patrick2017-12-08T14:00:08-05:00December 8th, 2017|

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WEBINAR: Implications of Childcare Challenges on Workforce, Economy

Legislation Addressing Nursing Shortage Passes Senate

Our New Employer Survey Reveals Continuation of Workforce Challenges

Education and Workforce Development: Chamber in Favor of New Graduation Requirement Approved by State Board