Charles Koch Fdn.
@ckochfoundation
We partner with social entrepreneurs to drive societal progress through academic research and innovations that help all learners unlock their potential.
The SkillUp Coalition is launching SkillUp AI, a human-centered AI agent designed to provide users with personalized career navigation. The platform is made possible with support from CKF and many other partners. Read more about SkillUp AI: tinyurl.com/33zb74he
The mission of the College of Charleston’s Center for Public Choice and Market Process is to advance an understanding of the foundations of a free society. We spoke to Lucas Moyon, a 2023 graduate, about how CPM shaped his college experience and his work. tinyurl.com/j2sfswhz
To source talent for open roles, employers need tools, resources, and insights. That is where the SHRM Foundation’s Center for a Skills First Future comes in. Why is CKF so excited about the Center? Read our news post about the center: tinyurl.com/5763yus6
A new collaboration between employers, educators, and workforce organizations seeks to prepare Texans for jobs in the technology sector. @TexasFlywheel has shifted public and employer perception about how to source talent. tinyurl.com/44p9d4xx
CKF is proud to announce it has renewed support for SPERO, an innovative program at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University to provide relevant, shorter-term educational pathways to meaningful employment for city residents. tinyurl.com/3sxmdx22
History has shown that certain principles are especially important ingredients in facilitating this progress. A mini editorial series we published explores the principles that contribute to human flourishing. Check out the full series at the link below. charleskochfoundation.org/stories/the-pr…
Congratulations to the Round Four winners of the #CatalyzeChallenge! The four selected organizations are leading efforts to expand #careerconnectedlearning opportunities and support meaningful outcomes for learners aged 11-22. Learn more: bit.ly/round4catalyze
“I believe in humanity.” We spoke with NFL player Arik Armstead about how every human being is capable of remarkable things — and how he has applied it to his nonprofit, the Armstead Academic Project (AAP), Read the full article: tinyurl.com/m4sjvyxr
Our partners, @PerScholas, have built a partnership with AdeptID that demonstrates how AI can match workers with the types of jobs they want. So far, the results are remarkable. Learn more about their partnership here: charleskochfoundation.org/news/per-schol…
What conditions best facilitate human innovation? A new program at FAU invites future business leaders to explore this question. The Mortimer J. Adler Fellowship in Transformational Leadership, supported by CKF, is dedicated to educating leaders. tinyurl.com/4rpc6auy
Check out the new podcast launched by the Drucker Institute called, “Doing the Right Things Well.” It provides a more comprehensive look at how companies are unlocking human potential. The first two episodes are out now at the link below. druckerplus.org
“Recognizing the dignity of all people means we believe all people are dignified equals,” Chamlee-Wright said. Want to learn more about IHS, human flourishing, and individual dignity? tinyurl.com/e6ukxe46 #principlesofhumanprogress #principles #humandignity #dignity
Writer, podcaster, and thought leader Michael Horn is one of the key voices investigating mutual benefit and the future of work. We talked to Horn about his new book, Job Moves, which provides nine steps for career success. Click this link: tinyurl.com/bdej7e58
Openness — the free movement of ideas, resources, and people — generates knowledge, innovation, and opportunity. At CKF we support critical programs like the Menard Family Center for Democracy at Miami University. Want to learn more? Click this link: tinyurl.com/yc7b7rft
“Our model is designed for folks who work and, candidly, don’t have a lot of time or money to invest in expensive or time-consuming programs like college or full-time technical trainings.” Learn more about Merit America and self-actualization here: tinyurl.com/3hrcw69d
With rising costs, it can be hard for people to find dollars to take advantage of upskilling programs. Learners need more direct-to-student financial support for non-degree programs, and Per Scholas and Social Finance have stepped up to do just that: tinyurl.com/3tr2h46a.
“If managers and CEOs want to create organizations where people are engaged, and if they want to retain them, they need to understand how to have conversations about what people want out of work.” Read the full conversation at this link: charleskochfoundation.org/stories/michae…
Having the right people in an organization makes it easier for employees to contribute. CKF has partnered with the Drucker Institute to launch “Doing the Right Things Well,” a podcast to share insights from the country’s best-managed companies. tinyurl.com/mr2wajfb