The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues.
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Displaying What We Do: Policy & Advocacy
The Manufacturing and Society in the 21st Century program brings together business, government, and opinion leaders to discuss, analyze, build consensus, and advocate on many of the important...
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Manufacturing and Society in the 21st Century
"Is the German System of Dual Education A Solution to the Skills Gap for U.S. Manufacturing?" (PDF), (Thomas Duesterberg, Presentation at the Sit Investment Associates’ 31st Annual Client Workshop,...
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Communications and Society Program
The Initiative on Smart Energy and Network Technologies (INSENT) is a collaboration between the Communications & Society Program and the Energy & Environment Program of the Aspen Institute....
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Kaboom! CEO Hammond on the Power of Play (November 28, 2011)Blackmun, Ohno Anchor Sport for All, Play for Life Roundtable (May 13, 2011)NHL Legend Mark Messier on Youth Coaching, Leadership in Sports...
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Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI)
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is...
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Through leadership development initiatives, convenings, and communications, the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation seeks to inform and maximize the impact of social...
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Business and Society Program
The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education (Aspen CBE) equips business leaders for the 21st century with the vision and knowledge to integrate corporate profitability and social value. We help...
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Initiative on Financial Security
Lisa Mensah, Executive DirectorLisa Mensah is an expert in using financial tools to improve the economic security of the working poor. At Aspen IFS, Ms. Mensah leads a team of financial security...
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