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Across the country, businesses of all sizes are doubling down on their commitments to more diverse and inclusive hiring practices. This is especially true in industries like the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), where women have been and continue to be underrepresented in the workforce.During the 13th Annual International Women’s Day Forum from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a panel of leaders from a variety of STEM-focused companies and organizations discussed current initiatives to bring more women into the industry. The panelists also shared insights on how companies can begin developing future STEM talent pipelines well in advance, beginning during girls’ educational years. ....
There’s no question that empowering women to participate in their local, national, and global economies can have a positive overall impact. Statistics show that greater equality in education, workforce opportunities, and entrepreneurship can lead to improved business outcomes and stronger, more inclusive economic growth.While the movement for economic equality among the genres has made great strides in recent years, there’s still more that can be done by business leaders and the government to further empower women in the United States. Carolyn Cawley, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, gave a keynote address at the 13th Annual International Women’s Day Forum that discussed the pathways to advancing women’s economic empowerment and the impact such actions will have on the future of the country. ....