The Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy

Gig Worker Learning Project — Phase One Progress Report: Analysis of Existing Research and Recommendations

Inconsistent questions, terms, and definitions prevent a comprehensive understanding of who gig workers are and what they need.

February 8, 2023
Cover page of the publication, “Gig Worker Learning Project — Phase One Progress Report: Analysis of Existing Research and Recommendations”

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.

February 7, 2023
Cover page of the publication, “Case Study: Next Generation Apprenticeships at Aon”

Issue Brief: Benefits Beyond the Business

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

January 31, 2023
Cover page of the publication, “Issue Brief: Benefits Beyond the Business”

Boosting Capacity to Drive Equitable Systems Change

The 2021 OYF collaborative self-assessment captures information on collaborative capacity, systems change, and core values.

January 19, 2023

Digital Equity Accelerator Application Information Sessions

Aspen Digital is hosting two information sessions to support potential applicants to its Digital Equity Accelerator, an effort powered by HP Inc. These sessions will showcase what participants in the Accelerator will receive and how they benefit. They will also allow organizations to ask questions about eligibility and the application process, and provide the opportunity to hear about the 2022 cohort.

January 5, 2023
A series of three images depict people using technology. On the left, two children work together on a laptop computer, one wearing a head covering. At the center, a parent and their child look at a smart phone together. The child is wearing glasses. On the right, two adults look at a tablet, one wearing a head covering. Above the images is a button that reads "DigitalEquityAccelerator.org," and below them reads, "Apply by 23 January 2023." Image includes logos for Aspen Digital and HP Inc.

The Procurement Economy as a Path to Equity and Small Business Growth

The American dream lives in the ambitions, the hustle, and the innovation of small businesses.

January 5, 2023
Tailor cutting material in shop

Building and Sustaining Worker Cooperatives in the US

Cooperatives are more resilient to economic shocks, experience lower turnover, and have higher productivity levels.

December 15, 2022
Group of garment workers

Aligning the Health of Business and Society

As a decline in trust threatens our democracy, businesses are often forced to step into domains outside their control.

December 2, 2022

The Role of Data in Building Vibrant Tribal Economies

Increasing the availability of select tribal data is a step towards creating a more inclusive financial system.

November 30, 2022