Education and Business Go Hand in Hand
As education is of paramount importance to making Kentucky the best state in the nation to live, work, and do business, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation is highlighting success stories that show how education and business must work together to prepare students with the durable skills to address Kentucky’s workforce needs.
If we want Kentucky to remain economically vibrant, solving the workforce crisis through education is essential. As we have seen major investments across the Commonwealth, the challenge of finding talented workers has never been more urgent. The Kentucky Chamber’s new economic plan called “Kentucky’s Winning Strategy” says it is essential for the Commonwealth to continue building and investing in a high-quality K-12 and postsecondary education system focused on workforce development in high-growth industries and postsecondary training.
The most effective outcomes happen when business and education work together. Through proactive, innovative, and collaborative programs led by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, the business and education community are working together more than ever to prepare Kentucky students for their future careers. Additionally, schools are actively implementing proactive programs to build durable skills and provide career experiences among students.
Continue reading to learn more about the key initiatives and programs happening across the Commonwealth to bridge the gap between the classroom and career and bring Kentucky’s best future to fruition by developing engaged citizens, effective communicators, critical thinkers, empowered learners, creative contributors, and productive collaborators.
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A Vision for Success
The most transformative outcomes are achieved when business and education join forces. With critical workforce shortages happening throughout the Commonwealth, the need to continue career-focused learning in schools is more pertinent than ever. Kentucky is well on its way to bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce, paving the way for the Commonwealth to be a leader in education and workforce development.