Companies often decide that they lack the time or specific capabilities to design, implement and operate some upskilling programs or that focusing on these efforts will distract them from their core mission. In these cases, finding outside help is vital to the success of a program. Below are some of the UpSkill America supporting organizations that can provide subject matter expertise to help you achieve your program goals.
UpSkill America is a project of the Economic Opportunities Program at the Aspen Institute.
UpSkill America’s partners in the Economic Opportunities Program at the Aspen Institute include:
Employer Tools to Advance the Upskilling Movement
- Key Elements of Successful Tuition Assistance Programs: A New Model for Workforce Development
- From Tuition Reimbursement to Tuition Disbursement: Key Components and Considerations
- Rotation Programs as Upskilling Strategies
- Soft Skills Upskilling Planning Guide
- Building Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- Strategic Guide to Building a Culture of Learning
- Accessing the Network of Local Upskilling and Related Resources Available to Support Your Business
- Tuition Assistance Policy Discussion: Roadmap to a Skilled and Educated Workforce
- Cost of Turnover Tool: Make the business case to improve retention through upskilling and stability
UpSkill America Leadership Team
- Business Champions Supporting Credential Completion
- Business Leaders United
- Committee for Economic Development
- Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
- HR Policy Foundation
- National Fund for Workforce Solutions
- National Skills Coalition
- Small Business Majority
UpSkill America Funders
- Joyce Foundation
- JP Morgan Chase
- Lumina Foundation
- Strada Education Network (Formerly USA Funds)
- Walmart Foundation
UpSkill America Sponsors
- Cengage’s Career Online High School
- Pearson
- GEDWorks Program Update (Feb 2018): GED Graduates Make Significant Gains in College Enrollment and Persistence
- GEDWorks Program Update (Dec 2017): Number of GED Graduates Through GEDWorks Surpasses 2,000
- Study.com
Federal Government Programs
- U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship
- U.S. Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education
