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
Peter Drucker, celebrated as the man who “invented” management, once said, “Talent is the most difficult core competency for competitors to copy. Appointing and developing the right people in an organization will shape and change workplace culture and drive successful outcomes. The more the organization grows, the more the individual can grow. The more the … Continued
History shows the most reliable path toward creating greater opportunity for all people is to apply key principles to society’s most pressing challenges. That is why the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) supports organizations and changemakers who share a commitment to what we refer to as the Principles of Human Progress, which include: Bottom Up: People with personal … Continued
Creighton University’s Menard Center for Economic Inquiry creates the space for students to engage in robust discussions about the relationship between economic freedom and human flourishing. It supports programs that analyze economic and social outcomes from a variety of academic perspectives, including economics, ethics, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Clara Piano, now a visiting assistant professor of … Continued
In the United States, problems related to trust, transparency, and participation are affecting the scientific process. According to Pew Research Center, the percentage of Americans who say they have a great deal of trust in scientists fell 16 points between April 2020 and October 2023. The Center for Open Science (COS), founded in 2013, seeks to address … Continued
Americans want to work for organizations that believe in each employee’s potential — and that foster that potential through continuous learning and upskilling opportunities. Indeed, The Harris Poll found eight in 10 Americans believe professional development and training offerings are important when considering a new job. The Burning Glass Institute’s 2024 American Opportunity Index (AOI) reveals which large U.S. … Continued
Earlier this year, the American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt released a book that examines why young people in the United States are anxious. Haidt focuses on technology and social media. In a new op-ed at RealClearEducation, Charles Koch Foundation Executive Director Ryan Stowers offers another contributing factor: the pressure to not only go to college, but … Continued
When innovation emerges, fear is the first reaction. Prosperity is the long term consequence. It has been that way for millennia. Socrates warned putting quill to parchment would “create forgetfulness in the learners’ souls, because they will not use their memories.” (We are glad Plato ignored this Socratic skepticism and scribbled down some words.) Today it is the rapid … Continued
The average American will spend more than 90,000 hours at work. It is no wonder, then, that the vast majority of people feel finding fulfillment in their job is important. The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) supports Americans in their pursuit of meaningful work. Specifically, we partner with innovators and employers who are helping people identify what motivates them, hone … Continued
