Jones Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce Miranda Jones, Executive Director of the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce has graduated from the fifth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. 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 Cheryl Oldham, Senior Vice President of the Center for Education and Workforce. “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, Jones was selected along with 34 other state and local chamber executives and association leaders to participate in the fifth class of this program. The yearlong virtual program, which concludes with an in-person graduation on July 20, 2022, covered the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, higher education, and workforce development.

“It was an honor to be selected to represent Crestline and Galion on a national level,” stated Jones about the experience. “Workforce development is one of the major areas of focus for us at the chamber. By working closely with our schools and businesses, we can bridge the skills gap and add able-bodied workers to our communities.”

Jones is now a Business Leads Fellow and will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s dedicated network of 200 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation who regularly engage in education and workforce initiatives.

For more information on the Business Leads Fellowship Program, visit the program’s website.