Upskilling

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.

January 10, 2023

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.

October 25, 2022
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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.

September 8, 2022
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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.

September 2, 2022
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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.

September 2, 2022
Photo of a gavel with a hard hat, safety googles, and work gloves in the background.

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.

September 2, 2022
Photo of a gavel with a hard hat, safety googles, and work gloves in the background.

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.

August 23, 2022
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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.

July 1, 2022
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Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, June 2022

Confronting inequity, restoring the promise of work, and broadening opportunities are essential to building a more free, just, and equitable world.

June 30, 2022

Reflections on Seven Years at UpSkill America

UpSkill Director Jaime Fall reflects on the growth of the upskilling movement, its achievements for workers and businesses, and the work that remains.

June 29, 2022
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