The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and College Board invite you to the exclusive launch of a bold initiative to bridge the gap between high school classroom learning and workforce needs. This partnership tackles an urgent national need: ensuring students graduate not only academically prepared but equipped for career success. 

Preparing tomorrow’s workforce. At the event, we will unveil a national survey of 500 employers that confirms what many already know: the right talent depends on how we prepare students. Advanced Placement Career Kickstart rises to this challenge—business-backed career courses that combine 70 years of college-level rigor with industry-guided relevance. Millions of students will access the courses, credentials, and skills they need to pursue high-growth careers and provide strong wage potential. 

Why it matters. The future workforce is in classrooms today. Together, business and education can build a stronger, intentional pathway from classrooms to careers. This isn’t just an education challenge—it’s an economic imperative.  

Join us on September 17th. Come hear from business leaders, policymakers, educators, and students about this essential effort and how you can join in preparing young people for careers that will shape the future. 

Confirmed Speakers: 

• Austin Bourn, Student, Cornell University
• Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Paul Cheek, Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management and

  Senior Advisor, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship

• Suzanne Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Steve Clemons, Editor at Large of the National Interest
• David Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, College Board
• Kaedin Jaramillo, Student, Arizona State University
• Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, LinkedIn
• Professor Majd Sakr, Chief Learning & Research Officer, Accenture
• James Schenck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pentagon Federal Credit Union
• Vandana Venkatesh, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer – Public Policy, Responsible Business, Legal & Security, Verizon Communications Inc.

Program Schedule

• Guest arrival and reception: 4:30 p.m.
• Program begins: 5:00 p.m.
• Reception continues: 6:15 p.m.
• Event concludes: 7:00 p.m.

We look forward to hosting you, and please contact Joseph Sarreal at jsarreal@uschamber.com if you have any questions.

Please note this invitation is not transferable. This event is intended to qualify as a widely attended event under the House and Senate gift rules. 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The event will be hosted in-person at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062).