The Aspen Institute Courses

Modernizing Workplace Benefits to Support Financial Resilience - Benefits21 Part 2

Explore innovative approaches to modernize workplace benefits, supporting financial resilience for workers and families. Learn from industry leaders about scaling solutions and enhancing financial security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mountain vs. Human Nature - Sustaining Alpinism as a Way of Life

Renowned mountaineers discuss the essence of alpinism, exploring its challenges, ideals, and the delicate balance between human ambition and nature's formidable power.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Democratizing Work: The Role, Opportunities, and Challenges of Worker Cooperatives in the US

Explore the growing interest in worker-owned cooperatives in the US, their potential for creating better jobs and a more equitable economy, and the challenges they face in scaling up.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Information Disorder and the 2022 Midterm Elections - A Post Mortem

Experts discuss strategies to combat disinformation in elections, exploring its mechanisms, recognition, and weaponization by various actors, while examining the impact on trust and cybersecurity.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Music on Your Mind: The Power of Music to Educate and Heal Us

Explore the transformative power of music with Marin Alsop and experts, discussing its impact on education, healing, and personal growth through engaging conversations and insights.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Indigenous Resistance and the Power of Dreaming - A Conversation for Past, Present and Future Generations

Explore Indigenous resistance and the transformative power of dreaming across generations, examining its impact on past, present, and future.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

In Favor of Pure Science - Global Perspectives on Basic Research

Experts from diverse countries discuss the state of basic science globally, exploring challenges and opportunities for advancement in this thought-provoking symposium on pure scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Expect the Unexpected - What You Need to Know About the 2022 Elections

Experts discuss election security, audits, influence operations, and partisan officials for the 2022 midterms, preparing the public for potential challenges to electoral confidence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Food Insecurity on College Campuses - Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

Explore the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students, its causes, and community-driven solutions to combat hunger and support student retention in higher education.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ownership at Work - Designing and Growing Employee Ownership

Explore employee ownership strategies, benefits, and challenges. Learn from experts about implementing ownership models, improving job quality, and fostering equitable prosperity in the workplace.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Defining Moment for Good Jobs

Experts discuss a shared definition of "good jobs" to promote economic equity and resilience, exploring strategies for effective action and accountability across sectors.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modernizing Public Benefits - Benefits21 Financial Resilience Series Part 1

Experts discuss innovative approaches to redesign public benefits, focusing on household financial resilience and people-centric solutions. Explores opportunities for scaling and modernizing benefit systems.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Future of Sports - Coaching Civic Engagement

Exploring how coaches can teach civic engagement to athletes, its potential impact, and challenges in implementation. Features insights from sports leaders on fostering active citizenship among influential college athletes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

City Lab 22 Amsterdam - Global Urban Innovation Summit Day 1

Global mayors, innovators, and experts convene to explore urban solutions for pandemic recovery, refugee integration, and climate change, showcasing European innovations and addressing shared global challenges.

• YouTube
• 7 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Accelerating Impact - International Digital Equity Showcase

Showcase of 7 nonprofits promoting digital inclusion globally. Highlights innovative solutions for education, healthcare, and economic opportunity in underserved communities through digital technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video