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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Job Quality Tools Library
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Job Quality Tools Library

The Job Quality Tools Library offers tools, resources, and guidance to help a variety of organizations engage in practical action to improve jobs.

Job Quality Tools for Worker Advocacy
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Job Quality Tools for Worker Advocacy

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

Section 3: Engaging Businesses on Job Quality
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Section 3: Engaging Businesses on Job Quality

These resources demonstrate the ways that quality jobs can strengthen the bottom line.

Job Quality Tools for Policy
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Job Quality Tools for Policy

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

Tools: Opportunity to Build Skills and Advance
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Tools: Opportunity to Build Skills and Advance

View tools and resources related to opportunities to build skills and advance, a core dimension of job quality.

Job Quality Tools for Economic Development
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Job Quality Tools for Economic Development

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

Tools: Retirement Savings and Financial Wellness
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Tools: Retirement Savings and Financial Wellness

View tools related to retirement and financial wellness benefits, a core dimension of job quality.

Tools: Education Benefits
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Tools: Education Benefits

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

Job Quality Tools for Employers
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Job Quality Tools for Employers

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

Job Quality Tools for Workforce Development
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Job Quality Tools for Workforce Development

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

Section 4: Strengthening Practices to Improve Job Quality
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Section 4: Strengthening Practices to Improve Job Quality

The core of the library includes tools designed to address specific components of job quality.

COVID-19 Response Tools and Resources
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COVID-19 Response Tools and Resources

This special page includes resources for practitioners responding to the crisis.

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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