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Role of Microenterprise and Sector Strategies in Connecting Young People to Prosperous Livelihoods

Aspen Institute

www.aspeninstitute.org

  • Program Education
  • Program Area Youth Engagement
  • Grant Amount $300,000
  • Grant Period September 1, 2015–August 31, 2016
  • Location Washington, DC, United States
  • Geographic Focus United States

About this grant

This grant will support the Aspen Institute’s efforts to prepare the next generation for the workforce by utilizing microenterprise and sector partnership strategies that can connect youth to productive employment pathways. The Role of Microenterprise and Sector Strategies in Connecting Young People to Prosperous Livelihoods project builds on the Foundation’s long time support for workforce development strategies for those facing multiple barriers to employment while pivoting these strategies toward youth.