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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.

Joe Biden speaks at the White House Upskilling Summit
Videos

Vice President Biden and Michael Johnson, Chief Human Resources Officer of UPS, on the value of upskilling in America

Vice President Joseph Biden & UPS’ Michael Johnson share the importance of upskilling America’s workforce.

White House Releases Fact Sheet on Upskilling
Blog Posts

White House Releases Fact Sheet on Upskilling

New resources that make the case for why upskilling efforts are essential and how companies join in.

The Role of Business in Promoting Educational Attainment: A National Imperative
Blog Posts

The Role of Business in Promoting Educational Attainment: A National Imperative

To succeed in a changing economy, employers must commit to helping their employees learn and advance.

Apprentice working on an industrial machine
Blog Posts

‘Skilling Up’ Americans for a Better Economic Future

We need more American business leaders to invest in effectively upskilling their workers.

Upskill America: Creating Pathways to the Middle-Class
Blog Posts

Upskill America: Creating Pathways to the Middle-Class

A new public-private effort will help people get ahead through an initiative called “upskilling”.

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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