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UpSkill America supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for America’s front-line workers.

UpSkill America, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for America’s front-line workers.

We seek to create a movement of employers, civic organizations, workforce intermediaries, and policymakers working collaboratively to implement education, training, and development strategies that result in better jobs and opportunities for front-line workers, more competitive businesses, and stronger communities.

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Connect with UpSkill America on LinkedIn

Be sure to follow UpSkill America on LinkedIn to stay up to speed on all the exciting work coming in 2025.

December 9, 2024

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All Learning Counts: Why Data Mobility Is the Key to Skills-Based Talent Management

We share a vision for the future where data mobility has unlocked a truly agile system of work and learning, a system that reflects the changing profile of the workforce — where generations want a flexible approach to career development.

November 5, 2024

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Let’s Talk: Learning About AI Through Art

“One thing I hope people leave with is the notion that AI, whatever it is, is not something that we can ignore,” Trotta commented. “It will be a part of lives, whatever you do, whoever you are. AI is about us all.

October 28, 2024

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Employer Insights on Digital Credentials and Skills Profiles: Lessons Learned

UpSkill America, an initiative of the Aspen Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program, conducted the qualitative study on behalf of Western Governors University. The report describes what employers said they need to make better use of these Learning and Employment Records and makes recommendations for credential providers.

October 14, 2024

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Announcing the 2024 Class of Education and Career Mobility Fellows

In partnership with Guild, UpSkill America is proud to support the Education and Career Mobility Fellowship. We would like to announce the 2024/25 fellows and the second cohort.

October 1, 2024

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The Fellowship Effect: Lessons in Success from the Education and Career Mobility Fellowship

But can I brag a minute about these Fellows? Because we may have provided the packaging, but THEY are the gift.

September 11, 2024

About UpSkill America

UpSkill America, an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program, supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for America’s front-line workers.

About the Economic Opportunities Program

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

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