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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Publication | May 13, 2013
Roundtable on Community Change
A Report from the Connecting Communities Learning Exchange What is special about resident-centered community building?  Why is there such importance on relationship-building?  Resident... Read More
Roundtable on Community Change
Keith Lawrence, Co-Director. Keith has been a leading contributor to the Roundtable's work on structural racism and author of several related publications including Structural... Read More
Roundtable on Community Change
The Aspen Institute Roundtable on Community Change produces a number of books, reports and working papers each year. Here you can find Roundtable publications and research, and check out our current... Read More
Economic Opportunities Program
Economic Opportunities Program
May 2013"Inaugural Luminant Power Track Class Graduates, Luminant Power Track, May 10http://www.luminantpowertrack.com/news.php?NID=30April 2013"Working Together to Bridge the Skills Gap"... Read More
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
Publication | February 28, 2013 | Matt Helmer
Economic Opportunities Program
This issue of Update looks at the challenges adult learners face as they attempt to enter community college, persist to completing a certificate or degree, and successfully transition to employment.... Read More
Contact: Cristal LoganDirector, Aspen Community ProgramsThe Aspen InstituteCristal.Logan@aspeninstitute.orgTel. 970-544-7929 Colorado, National Leaders to Hold Forum on ImmigrationRepresentatives... Read More
Video | May 9, 2013
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

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