Investing in youth is essential for building resilient, innovative communities and ensuring a prosperous future for the next generations.

At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2024 Business Solves conference, a panel explored the impact of corporate citizenship initiatives aimed at empowering young people. Joseph Davis, director of communications at the U.S. Chamber Foundation, spoke with leaders about how their organizations are nurturing youth through programs that promote health, creativity, and career readiness.

Advancing the STEM Field Starts With Preparing the Next Generation

With rising demand for leaders in technical trades, DuPont works with schools, government, and local organizations like the Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education to reduce educational disparities among youth. By connecting students, especially those from underrepresented groups, with relatable STEM role models, they aim to show kids diverse career paths available to them.

“Kids want to see people that look like them to be able to envision what they can do when they grow up, …

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