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LOCAL WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PARTNERS

Erin Cahill   |   July 23, 2023

The Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academies strengthen local workforce ecosystems by investing directly in leaders—helping them build networks, sharpen systems-level leadership skills, and embed equity frameworks in their work. Since 2014, Aspen’s Economic Opportunities Program has partnered with local institutions in cities across the U.S. to convene cross-sector cohorts who learn together, share strategies, and drive change in their communities. With nearly 250 fellows to date, the Academies demonstrate how cultivating collaborative, equity-centered leadership can accelerate innovation, improve job quality, and expand opportunity at the community level—showing that investing in people is a critical lever for long-term economic resilience.

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