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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.

Upskilling in the New Year
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Upskilling in the New Year

We have an unprecedented opportunity to create, expand, and improve upskilling programs.

What’s new at the Economic Opportunities Program – January 2018
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What’s new at the Economic Opportunities Program – January 2018

Learn how EOP is driving change and helping low- and moderate-income Americans connect to and thrive in a changing economy.

Lyft Partners with Guild Education and Becomes First Gig-Economy Company to Provide Access To Education Services to Contractors
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Lyft Partners with Guild Education and Becomes First Gig-Economy Company to Provide Access To Education Services to Contractors

Drivers will have access to personalized college advising and tuition discounts for thousands of classes, certificates and degrees.

Starbucks College Achievement Plan welcomes its 1,000th graduate
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Starbucks College Achievement Plan welcomes its 1,000th graduate

More than 1,000 Starbucks partners have diplomas in hand and more than 9,000 partners are working toward their degree, thanks to the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.

Number of GEDWorks Graduates Surpasses 2,000
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Number of GEDWorks Graduates Surpasses 2,000

More than 2,000 students have earned their GED credential through employers like KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Walmart.

Economic Opportunities Program – November 2017 Newsletter
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Economic Opportunities Program – November 2017 Newsletter

The latest news & announcements from the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.

Manpower Offers Career-Focused Degrees, Helping People Learn In-Demand Skills for the Future of Work
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Manpower Offers Career-Focused Degrees, Helping People Learn In-Demand Skills for the Future of Work

Associates can advance their careers in high growth sectors like cyber security, IT, and health administration.

Economic Opportunities Program – September 2017 Newsletter
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Economic Opportunities Program – September 2017 Newsletter

The latest news & announcements from the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.

Chipotle Adds Upskilling to Its Menu
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Chipotle Adds Upskilling to Its Menu

Over the last academic year, Chipotle has seen marked increases in retention & internal promotion rates.

When filling vacancies, don’t overlook current employees
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When filling vacancies, don’t overlook current employees

Learning should be an ongoing process that’s woven into the fabric of each company’s culture and objectives.

Mercy Health: Using Evidence to Drive Hiring and Advancement
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Mercy Health: Using Evidence to Drive Hiring and Advancement

How can healthcare employers measure the impact of their investments on frontline workers?

Economic Opportunities Program – July 2017 Newsletter
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Economic Opportunities Program – July 2017 Newsletter

The latest news & announcements from the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.

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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