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UpSkill America supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for America’s front-line workers.

UpSkill America, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for America’s front-line workers.

We seek to create a movement of employers, civic organizations, workforce intermediaries, and policymakers working collaboratively to implement education, training, and development strategies that result in better jobs and opportunities for front-line workers, more competitive businesses, and stronger communities.

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Cover page of the publication, “Case Study: Next Generation Apprenticeships at Aon”
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Case Study: Next Generation Apprenticeships at Aon

Aon’s apprenticeship program has helped hundreds of graduates achieve full-time employment, with competitive wages and exceptional benefits.

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Issue Brief: Benefits Beyond the Business

When upskilling programs create pathways into other businesses, benefits accrue to the employers, workers, and the community.

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Case Study: Taking a Role Virtual at Lee Health

Through effective upskilling and thoughtful implementation, Lee Health has improved job quality, cost savings, and capacity.

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Case Study: Upskilling Around Automation at The Hartford

Rather than downsizing its workforce, The Hartford took used automation to reform roles, fill different needs, and enable workers to do more.

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Blog Posts

The Future of Higher Education is Work and Learn

Large companies are establishing education benefit programs to create clearer pathways to better jobs for frontline workers.

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Blog Posts

The Digital Equity Act Creates New Opportunities: Survey Results Identify Latino Frontline Workers’ Digital Skill Needs and Promising Approaches

The Digital Equity Act presents a unique opportunity to promote digital inclusion for Latino workers and local communities.

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Blog Posts

Celebrating and Reimagining Worker Rights this Labor Day

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

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Blog Posts

Celebrating And Reimagining Worker Rights This Labor Day

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

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Celebrating and Reimagining Worker Rights this Labor Day

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

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What’s Next for Upskill America?

Haley Glover reflects on her first month as director of UpSkill America — connecting with partners, engaging with collaborators, and thinking critically about what comes next.

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Leveraging the Digital Equity Act to Advance Digital Skills: A Guide for Business Leaders to Partner with State Policymakers

The Digital Equity Act will deploy $2.75 billion to states. Employers can help policymakers advance digital skills, equity, and job quality.

About UpSkill America

UpSkill America, an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program, supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for America’s front-line workers.

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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