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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Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
"I used the ANDE Careers web job board for a recent hire. The quality of applicants was amazing and in fact, I ended up hiring the very first one who replied to our posting. For...
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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"...
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The Business and Society Program is dedicated to developing leaders for a sustainable global society. Through dialogues and path-breaking research, we create opportunities for executives and...
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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...
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Event | June 5, 2013 |
Washington, DC
Kenneth Cukier Co-Author, Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and ThinkIn conversation withCharlie Firestone Executive Director, Communications and Society Program, The...
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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....
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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...
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Event | July 11, 2013 |
Aspen, CO
Featuring Leila Janah, Founder and CEO, Samasource. This event is exclusively offered to Society of Fellows Vanguard Chapter supporters.
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