Economic Opportunities Program Monthly Digest — August 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.
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The Necessity of Employee-Centered Strategies, featuring Steve Dawson and Jerry Rubin (coauthors, “Help Wanted: How To Find and Keep Talent in a Forever-Tight Labor Market”) and moderator Maureen Conway (Aspen Institute). Hosted by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program on July 29. Highlights:
The Impact of Foundational Skills on Workforce Success, featuring Della Adams (Tyson Foods), Quentin Bradley (Ochsner Health), Joe Dunlap (CJK Group), Georgia Reagan (Lumina Foundation), and moderator Chelsea Miller (UpSkill America). Hosted by UpSkill America and Lumina Foundation on August 18.
Metrics that Matter: Improving Financial Analysis of CDFI Small Business Lenders, featuring Joyce Klein (Aspen Institute) and Brett Simmons (Blue Aster Advising). Hosted by the Aspen Institute’s Business Ownership Initiative on August 26.
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The Necessity of Employee-Centered Strategies, featuring Steve Dawson and Jerry Rubin (coauthors, “Help Wanted: How To Find and Keep Talent in a Forever-Tight Labor Market”) and moderator Maureen Conway (Aspen Institute). Hosted by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program on July 29.
The Impact of Foundational Skills on Workforce Success, featuring Della Adams (Tyson Foods), Quentin Bradley (Ochsner Health), Joe Dunlap (CJK Group), Georgia Reagan (Lumina Foundation), and moderator Chelsea Miller (UpSkill America). Hosted by UpSkill America and Lumina Foundation on August 18.
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