Education & Workforce
Workers and businesses today are navigating a rapidly changing economy. Technology, innovation and changes in the global economy are constantly creating demand for new skills. America needs a workforce that can succeed today and evolve with future changes. The foundation of a resilient, adaptable workforce is a commitment to continuous learning and training. Business Roundtable CEOs have called for reform of federal workforce development system to meet the needs of the U.S. economy and create greater economic opportunity and mobility for American workers.
Workforce Development
To compete in the global economy, America needs to ensure its workforce has the skills and training needed for high-demand jobs. Today, America’s workforce development system is failing. Business Roundtable urges policymakers to fix the nation’s workforce development system to better prepare workers for in-demand careers and strengthen the economy and U.S. global competitiveness.
Opportunity Unlocked:
Providing Pathways for American Workers
Employment Policy
America’s leading companies value their employees and understand the importance of investing in their success and wellbeing. Business Roundtable members are taking action to support employees and their needs, including through better wages, education and training programs, and paid family and medical leave.
Education
Business Roundtable has called for strengthening early literacy to set a strong foundation for young learners. Reading proficiency by third grade is a leading predictor of high school completion, postsecondary success and the skills employers need — making early literacy a cornerstone of the U.S. economy. Improving early reading is critical to expanding opportunity, developing the future workforce and sustaining American competitiveness.
