Strengthening the Connection Between Schools and the Business Community

A well-designed partnership between the Boston business community and the school system – one that provides for experiential learning opportunities, curriculum coordination, and financial and human resources – is a critical element for educating Boston’s children. Through our Principal Partners and Financial Literacy initiatives, the Chamber Foundation invites the Greater Boston business community to engage with Boston Public Schools leaders and their students to strengthen our communities and build the workforce of the future.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Chamber’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, expands economic opportunity through its initiatives focused on workforce and talent development, and small business growth. Our work supports people and small businesses through programs that develop talent, cultivate future leaders, retain a strong workforce and promote inclusive growth.

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Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Staff
Michael Holland

Director of Workforce Development Strategy

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Opportunities to Engage

Principal Partners
Principal Partners

Principal Partners

Principal Partners is a citywide initiative led by Bank of America, Boston Public Schools, the Boston Plan for Excellence, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the City of Boston that brings leaders into BPS schools for a half day of principal shadowing, followed by a lunch discussion to spark collaboration; since its 2025 relaunch, it has connected 164 Partners with 158 schools across the city.

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Financial Literacy Logo
Financial Literacy Logo

Financial Literacy

Building core financial literacy—budgeting, saving, credit, and basic investing—is essential to students’ long‑term success. To ensure every student gains these skills, the Chamber Foundation and Boston Public Schools are creating a shared vision for high‑quality coursework, including hands‑on experiences that connect students with financial professionals for real‑world insight and early exposure to economic opportunity.

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Why Get Involved?

Investing in People to Power Greater Boston’s Future

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation will transform the lives of current and future residents by leveraging the Commonwealth’s untapped talent, championing small businesses, and creating tomorrow’s leaders in support of a 21st century economy. The Commonwealth’s talent across all industries has always been our competitive advantage. Now, we must nurture and invest in every person and community to ensure a successful future. The impact of the Foundation will be transformative for people and employers, resulting in economic security for residents and making our region’s workforce the most representative and most skilled in the U.S.