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: Community & Family Prosperity

Models of Success

Economic Opportunities Program
There are many employers that have successful partnerships with community colleges. These partnerships take many different forms. Businesses and community colleges collaborate on curricula... Read More

Skills for America's Future

Economic Opportunities Program
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Skills for America's Future Our Vision and Purpose

Economic Opportunities Program
America’s 21st century competitiveness depends on a workforce that can contribute up-to-date skills, which is why Skills for America’s Future believes worker training and development is one of the... Read More

Skills for America's Future What We Do

Economic Opportunities Program
In an increasingly competitive global economy, America’s economic strength depends on the education and skills of its workers. Skills for America’s Future, an employer-led initiative of the Aspen... Read More

In Light of the One Fund Boston: What is a Life Worth?

Blog Post | May 15, 2013 | Jeff Harris
Recently The New York Times profiled Kenneth Feinberg as he prepares to administer payments from One Fund Boston for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. As the profile notes, this has... Read More

Reinventing Low Wage Work

Reinventing Low Wage Work: Ideas That Can Work for Employees, Employers and the Economy.” Low wage jobs are a growing part of the U.S. economy, and AspenWSI is excited to continue this conversation... Read More

What Are We Worth? Shakespeare, Money, and Morals

Event | June 17, 2013 |
New York, NY
Aspen Institute Arts Program
The Aspen Institute Arts Program and the Public Theater co-hosts a special free Public Forum program, WHAT ARE WE WORTH? SHAKESPEARE, MONEY, AND MORALS, taking place at the Delacorte Theater in... Read More

Assessing the Capacity of Community Coalitions to Advocate for Change

Event | May 22, 2013 |
Washington, DC
Advocacy Planning and Evaluation Program
Research has shown that high-capacity coalitions are more successful in effecting community change. While a number of coalition assessment tools have been developed, documentation is scarce regarding... Read More

Leaning in with Child Care: A Discussion on Childcare Jobs and the Need for Quality, Affordable Care

Event | May 9, 2013 |
Washington, DC
Economic Opportunities Program
In May, we will celebrate Mother’'s Day, a holiday created by Americans to honor our moms and their influence in society. With the presence of women with children in the workforce increasing, mothers... Read More

Ascend Fellows Fighting Poverty Highlighted on MSNBC

Blog Post | May 14, 2013 | Sarah Haight
As part of the Institute's 2012-2013 Ascend Fellowship, 20 cross-sector leaders are working daily to improve the lives of children and their parents through a variety of cutting-edge ... Read More

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