Workforce Development

What’s new at the Economic Opportunities Program, August 2019

Learn how we’re helping low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

August 29, 2019

What’s new at the Economic Opportunities Program, July 2019

Learn how we’re helping low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

July 31, 2019
Panel of speakers at “What’s in Store? The Future of Retail Work(ers)," presented by the Economic Opportunities Program and Pacific Community Ventures in San Francisco

What’s new at the Economic Opportunities Program, June 2019

Learn how we’re helping low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

June 28, 2019
Panelists speak at "How Do We Create More Quality Jobs?" (Left to right: E.J. Dionne, Demetra Nightingale, Caryn York, Amanda Blondeau, Rick Plympton)

Using Rituals to Improve the Workplace

2019 Aspen Ideas Festival speaker Kursat Ozneck talks about how rituals can make our work lives more meaningful.

June 12, 2019
A group of people working in a modern office.

What’s new at the Economic Opportunities Program, May 2019

Learn how the Economic Opportunities Program is helping people connect to and thrive in a changing economy.

May 31, 2019
UpSkill America Director Jaime Fall

Can Income Share Agreements Promote a System of Lifelong Learning?

As we explore ways to transition to a system of lifelong learning, Income Share Agreements offer certain benefits if coupled with the proper regulatory oversight.

May 22, 2019

Automation and a Changing Economy: The Case for Action

Part I: The Case for Action explores the impacts and history of automation, why this time may be different, and why action must be taken to maximize opportunity, minimize disruption, and ensure that the gains of automation are broadly shared.

April 2, 2019

Automation and a Changing Economy: Policies for Shared Prosperity

Part II: Policies for Shared Prosperity proposes a policy agenda to maximize opportunity, minimize disruption, and ensure the gains of automation are broadly shared.

April 2, 2019

Good Food Requires Good Jobs

How can consumers encourage better working conditions for the people behind our groceries?

December 11, 2018

New Efforts in Congress to Recommend Solutions to Address Challenges Raised by the Future of Work

As we continue to see changes in the nature of work, policymakers should develop policies to ensure that American workers are prepared for the 21st century economy. A recent report from the New Democrat Coalition Future of Work Task Force highlights a number of proposals that could help.

June 4, 2018