The Economic Opportunities Program advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

We recognize that race, gender, and place intersect with and intensify the challenge of economic inequality and we address these dynamics by advancing an inclusive vision of economic justice. For over 25 years, EOP has focused on expanding individuals’ opportunities to connect to quality work, start businesses, and build economic stability that provides the freedom to pursue opportunity.

We collaborate with national and local leaders across the United States – nonprofit leaders, policymakers, labor leaders, business leaders, educators, academics, and more – and we actively seek input and ideas from individuals and communities affected by proposed approaches to address economic opportunity challenges. Through our leadership and fellowship programs; applied research and evaluation; data and analysis; and dialogue with diverse stakeholders, we work at both local and national levels to build understanding and galvanize action to address the challenge of economic opportunity in America.

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Tools: Paid Leave
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Tools: Paid Leave

View tools related to paid leave benefits, a core dimension of job quality.

Tools: Worker Voice
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Tools: Worker Voice

View tools and resources related to worker voice, a core dimension of job quality.

About the Job Quality Tools Library
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About the Job Quality Tools Library

Improving the quality of jobs should be an important goal for anyone trying to connect people to opportunity.

Tools: Wages
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Tools: Wages

View tools related to wages, a core dimension of job quality.

Communications Toolkit
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Communications Toolkit

Here are communications resources to share the Job Quality Tools Library with colleagues in your network.

Tools: Equity and Inclusion
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Tools: Equity and Inclusion

View tools and resources related to equity and inclusion, a core dimension of job quality.

Tools: Legal Rights
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Tools: Legal Rights

View tools and resources related to legal rights, a core dimension of job quality.

Job Quality Tools for Investing and Lending
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Job Quality Tools for Investing and Lending

The Job Quality Tools Library offers tools and resources for leaders to improve jobs in their communities. Here are tools for investing and lending.

Index of Job Quality Tools
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Index of Job Quality Tools

The Job Quality Tools Library offers tools and resources for leaders to improve jobs in their communities. Here is an index of all tools in the library.

Section 1: Understanding Job Quality
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Section 1: Understanding Job Quality

What is a quality job, and why does it matter?

Tools: Scheduling
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Tools: Scheduling

View tools and resources related to scheduling, a core dimension of job quality.

Section 2: Assessing Job Quality
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Section 2: Assessing Job Quality

Once you decide to focus on job quality, how do you know where to start?

About the Economic Opportunities Program

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

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