Benefits to Business of Investing in Education

Today's students are tomorrow’s workforce. In order for public schools to prepare the next generation of well-educated employees, and in order for businesses to ensure their own futures, companies must partner with policymakers, school districts, parents, students and educators to improve education performance. By participating in local and state education reform efforts, business leaders can provide government officials, educators and students with a realistic view of the skills required for success in today's and tomorrow's workplace. Businesses can also underscore how rapidly the world and the workplace are changing, which is often necessary to spark real, lasting change in public education.

Your time is valuable – and company resources must be used wisely. By investing your time and committing company resources to education, you can help improve the pipeline of qualified employees, maintain America's competitive edge in the global economy, grow the U.S. economy and the customer base and open more doors for America's youth.