Upskilling

Economic Opportunities Program Monthly Digest — October 2025

We are pleased to present a selection of our work from the past month.

October 30, 2025

Durable Skills, Strong Starts: What Employers Really Want from Early- Career Talent

This piece is the first in a series. We will release additional briefs over the coming months that dive deeper into findings.

October 27, 2025

Economic Opportunities Program Monthly Digest — September 2025

We are pleased to present a selection of our work from the past month.

October 1, 2025

Employer-Friendly Practices: Bridging Higher Ed Practices and Employer Realities

This paper is the first in a series. It elevates the specific issues that employers indicate are key enablers or inhibitors in their relationships and partnerships with colleges and universities.

September 29, 2025

Building Bridges: Lessons from the ECCP Initiative

This brief highlights the key behaviors and strategies for successful partnerships between community colleges and employers.

September 24, 2025

Investing in People Is an Investment in the Business: Talent Development Leads to Strong Business Outcomes

This case study shares Marlin Steel’s story over the past decade and illustrates a compelling model for how intentional investment in talent fosters competitive businesses and personal growth.

September 18, 2025