Work and Workforce

As part of the Economic Opportunities Program, the Future of Work Initiative is eager to continue and expand its work to help chart a different course and build a more inclusive economy.

This blog highlights key takeaways from experts at a recent Future of Work Initiative event, which explored the barriers and opportunities of creating a system that helps, not hinders, lifelong learning.

In Building a Lifelong Learning System, the Future of Work Initiative recommends ways to support a more equitable education and training system.

In Building a Lifelong Learning System, the Future of Work Initiative recommends building a jobs and training digital platform and expanding career counseling.

Future of Work Initiative Executive Director Alastair Fitzpayne provides reflections on the Initiative’s work in 2020.

In Building a Lifelong Learning System, the Future of Work Initiative recommends creating a Deputy Mayor position and establishing an advisory council for lifelong learning.

This policy brief explores the role that employer-provided training can play in a recovery and outlines policies to incentivize employers to expand access to education and training.

This report from the Future of Work Initiative, Urban Institute, and A Better Balance provides a policy framework to strengthen protections for workers in nonstandard jobs.

Amidst COVID-19 economic recovery, the Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative’s new report outlines concrete recommendations for how cities can build a resilient workforce through lifelong learning.

This report outlines strategies for cities to strengthen education and workforce systems to support lifelong learning.