“I believe in humanity.” When Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead accepted the 2025 NFL Man of the Year Award, these were the words with which he closed his acceptance speech. Armstead has taken the belief — that every human being is capable of remarkable things — and applied it to his Stay Hungry Career Camps. The … Continued
While the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) has caused anxiety for workers and employers, there is little doubt the technology will make it easier to bring applicants together with the organizations that want to hire them. Per Scholas’ partnership with AdeptID is one example that demonstrates how AI can match workers with the types … Continued
What conditions best facilitate human innovation, fulfillment, and advancement? A new program at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites future business leaders to explore this question. The Mortimer J. Adler Fellowship in Transformational Leadership, a five-day program for MBA candidates and alumni, is dedicated to educating business leaders who are grounded in character, purpose, and human … Continued
When businesses help unlock the innate potential of their employees, both the companies and the people who work for them benefit. But, according to a January 2025 Gallup poll, only 39 percent of employees feel strongly that someone cares about them at work, a drop from 47 percent in March 2020. Fewer employees, just 30%, feel … Continued
Grace Schnabl is a political science major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where, in addition to being a varsity swimmer, she is involved with the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies (MCCS). Established in 2016, the mission of the nonpartisan MCCS is to promote research, education, and community outreach on matters related to the U.S. … Continued
There are 70 million Americans who do not have a college degree but have acquired in-demand skills that would make them attractive employees. While these individuals have the talent, drive, and desire to contribute, they often lack access to the type of personalized tools that can help them find job opportunities that fit their unique … Continued
Changing conventional wisdom about workforce training and education — that college is the best and or the only path — will require changing culture. Parents, teachers, and young learners themselves can be leaders in this revolution. But so can business leaders. A new initiative from the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) will help leaders at mid-size companies transform … Continued
The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) congratulates Arik Armstead, recipient of the NFL’s Man of the Year award. This award recognizes outstanding citizenship and is given to the player in the league who is doing the most for his community. CKF is proud to partner with Armstead, his wife Mindy, Jared Muela, and the whole team … Continued
To keep up in an ever-evolving economy, workers need access to training programs that will help them gain experience and acquire in-demand skills. Lack of direct-to-student financial support for non-traditional degree programs is a barrier for millions of people who want to take advantage of the growing number of such programs, however. With support from … Continued
Michael Horn strives to create a world where every person can fulfill their potential and live a life of purpose. He is co-founder of, and distinguished fellow at, the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a think tank that helps policymakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders radically improve entire industries through research and community empowerment. In addition … Continued
