.Aspen Institute Financial Security Program recently released a plan of action titled "Our Collective Call to Action: Next Steps to a More Inclusive Financial System," gathering insights from over 60 expert participants. Read the full report and learn why we need it: aspeninstitute.org/publications/o…

.Aspen Ideas: Climate event on 3/11-3/13 in Miami Beach features a panel discussion moderated by Ida Rademacher Aspen Institute Financial Security Program examining how investing in new power assets can revamp the energy sector while benefiting surrounding communities. Register now: aspenideas.org/attend/climate

.Aspen Ideas: Climate event on 3/11-3/13 in Miami Beach features a panel discussion moderated by Ida Rademacher Aspen Institute Financial Security Program examining how investing in new power assets can revamp the energy sector while benefiting surrounding communities. Register now: aspenideas.org/attend/climate

.College Excellence Program & Columbia University's Community College Research Center unveiled that only 16% of community college students complete a bachelor’s degree within 6 years. Despite the concerning statistics, there's optimism. Read more from CNBC: cnbc.com/2024/02/13/com…

Slow rural internet is tough, but the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $62.4B is helping. Learn more from the recent panel by Aspen CSG's ROADS collaboration, empowering rural communities to get high-speed broadband funding: aspencsg.org/designing-scal…

Unlock the potential of Learning and Employment Records (LER) systems with insights from Haley Glover of The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program's UpSkill America in the latest publication, "Employer as Validator: Challenges in Verifying Skills and Experience": aspeninstitute.org/publications/e…

Join the global effort to combat the climate crisis at Aspen Ideas: Climate, March 11-13 in Miami Beach. Sessions include "Sharing the Wealth of the Energy Transition," led by Ida Rademacher from Aspen Institute Financial Security Program. Check out the agenda and register here: aspenideas.org/attend/climate

DEI discussions have evolved from spelling out abbreviations to debating its relevance. Yet, in the corporate world, DEI remains vital. Recently, Aspen Business & Society and PolicyLink hosted a panel on this topic. Discover key takeaways here: aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/fut…

.Target has prioritized enhancing the lives of these team members through upskilling and mobility initiatives. Target's approach includes developing a skills taxonomy and internal talent marketplace. Read more in the brief from The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program: aspeninstitute.org/publications/t…

María Ortiz Pérez from Aspen Energy & Envir will at Aspen Ideas: Climate, March 11-13 in Miami Beach, offering insights on pressing issues. Register now to hear from leaders and gain insights: aspenideas.org/attend/climate

Farm work is crucial to ensuring our food supply, yet over two million farm workers lack essential labor protections. Explore Food & Society at the Aspen Institute and The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program's discussion on the state of farm work in the US and the efforts taken to raise job quality: bit.ly/4a9tYt6

Striving for household financial security is tough when the house itself isn't secure. Extreme weather events and natural disasters have a huge impact on family finances. Dive into Aspen Institute Financial Security Program new report, for enlightening insights and solutions: bit.ly/3wWc9z3

Underinvested rural communities often have to conform to funder expectations while seeking funding. But what if funders adapted to community needs instead? Aspen CSG new report explores this while showcasing successfully implemented models. Read more: bit.ly/4cj3c3c

Tune in to the panel discussion on sharing the wealth of the energy transition at #AspenIdeasClimate this year where climate leaders explore equitable distribution of wealth generated by greener energy: bit.ly/3TFKviU

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plans are crucial for household wealth, yet millions of American workers lack access. But even with access, racial and gender disparities in retirement savings persists. Delve into our data-driven analysis here: bit.ly/3IWLu81

Empowering gig workers starts with understanding their challenges and including them in the conversation. The Gig Worker Learning Project, a collaboration between The Workers Lab and The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, is a small step in this direction. Explore their new report: bit.ly/43GiAT9

Meet Mowa Haile - President of Sky Blue Builders & CEO of Apex Underground - passionate advocate for employee ownership to tackle the racial wealth gap. Learn about Haile's leadership in transitioning his own companies and guiding others here: bit.ly/3vCoSGY

In “The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America’s Next Economy,” Natalie Foster asks us to imagine a new economic framework that builds economic security and well-being from the bottom up. Join The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program to #TalkOpportunity on May 15. RSVP here: bit.ly/3yfrzPO

Explore our insightful interview with Harold Pettigrew, President and CEO of Opportunity Finance Network, as he shares his inspiring leadership journey and the crucial role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in community development finance. bit.ly/3WSUO55

In a new op-ed for GOVERNING, Bonita Robertson-Hardy and Chris Estes of Aspen CSG highlight three principles that can drive equitable rural development with a focus on just outcomes, esp. for communities affected by structural discrimination. Read on: governing.com/policy/three-p…