On Friday, September 20, Ivan Volschenk, President and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, graduated from the ninth cohort of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Foundation’s premier business leadership program, the Business Leads Fellowship Program. 

“I am honored to graduate from the U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program. This invaluable experience has equipped me with the insights and knowledge to drive impactful change in our community,” Volschenk said.

The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.

“We created the Business Leads Fellowship Program in response to the needs of our state and local chamber partners,” says Caitlin Codella Low, Vice President, Policy and Programs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “They, better than anyone, see the critical link between education and economic development, and we are glad to be able to support them as they take on this critical leadership role in their community.”

Following a competitive application and selection process, Ivan Volschenk was selected along with 34 other state and local chamber executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders to participate in the ninth cohort of this program.

 The six-month program, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings, covered the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, postsecondary education, and workforce development.

Upon graduation, Business Leads Fellows join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s dedicated network of over 360 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation who regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives.

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