June 12, 2026
More than 1,300 Missourians have secured life-changing careers through an apprenticeship training grant program led by the Missouri Chamber Foundation and CoxHealth. The Industry-Driven Healthcare Apprenticeship Program (IDHAP) has helped Missouri […]
May 29, 2026
As she prepares to retire as Missouri’s commissioner of education, Dr. Karla Eslinger says helping students discover purpose remains the key to building the state’s future workforce. During more than […]
May 08, 2026
As the Missouri General Assembly enters its final week of session, the stakes are high for Missouri employers and job creators. With limited time remaining before adjournment, lawmakers are making […]
April 30, 2026
During National Apprenticeship Week, the Missouri Chamber Foundation is spotlighting its efforts to strengthen the state’s workforce through expanded apprenticeship opportunities. The foundation has invested more than $10 million to […]
April 24, 2026
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to advancing legislation to address the state’s ongoing child care shortage. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee […]
April 02, 2026
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of HB 2409, legislation that will increase access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. […]
February 21, 2025
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill to help teachers better understand the world of work. This week, the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee heard HB 267, sponsored by Rep. […]
May 03, 2024
Legislation to allow Missouri teachers to continue to participate in hands-on learning and take that knowledge back to their students was sent this week to the full Senate for consideration. […]
March 08, 2024
Missouri teachers would continue to participate in hands-on learning and take that knowledge back to their students under a bill recently heard in a House committee. This week, the House […]
February 23, 2024
Proposed changes to a program supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry would allow more adults in the state to receive funding for postsecondary education and training. HB […]
December 01, 2023
Thursday, March 6, 2025 Each year the Missouri Chamber’s Math and Science Coalition hosts its annual STEM Day at the Capitol celebration and exhibit. Hundreds of students, educators and business […]
January 10, 2023
Missouri STEM Signing Day and Scholarship Award Event Friday, April 25, 202512:00pm – 2:00pm Saint Louis Science Center – Planetarium 5100 Clayton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 – MAP A smaller event will […]
October 06, 2022
Thousands of Missouri students set to explore careers in manufacturing Each October, factories across Missouri open their doors to students as a way to showcase careers in the manufacturing industry. […]
April 14, 2022
Legislation that would help Missouri students explore career opportunities in their communities continues to make progress in the General Assembly. On April 12 a Senate Committee heard testimony on a […]
April 13, 2022
On April 22, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will recognize 20 outstanding students from across the state as they sign letters of intent to study science, technology, engineering […]
March 04, 2022
A bill passed by the Missouri Senate is aimed at helping employers confront a growing talent shortage. Senate Bill 672 would expand and extend Missouri’s innovative Fast Track Workforce Incentive […]
January 27, 2022
A new adult workforce diploma program could become part of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s toolbox with a bill proposed by Rep. Jon Patterson. A House committee […]
June 26, 2020
On June 26, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized outstanding students from across the state for committing to further their education in the fields of science, technology, engineering […]
June 16, 2020
On June 26, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will recognize outstanding students from across the state for committing to further their education in the fields of science, technology, […]
February 27, 2020
Missouri public schools play a huge role in developing the state’s workforce of the future. However, an ongoing teacher shortage means many Missouri schools are facing workforce issues of their […]
December 04, 2019
Leadership Missouri is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2020. The program, founded by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1990, identifies current and emerging leaders, enhances […]
May 17, 2019
Missouri had a wake-up call in 2015 when the Missouri 2030 Gallup survey showed that only 44 percent of the state’s business leaders were satisfied with the availability of skilled […]
May 10, 2019
With Missouri anticipating strong tech industry growth in coming years, state lawmakers have passed new funding to boost computer science education. The approved state budget for 2020 includes a new […]
May 09, 2019
At the Missouri Chamber’s STEM Signing Day — in partnership with The Boeing Company and the Missouri Department of Higher Education — outstanding students from across the state were recognized […]
