About Horizons
The Horizons summit is where we explore the newest ideas for transforming the field and center the voices of the people most impacted by the transformation.
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Our Approach
We recognize this is a critical moment for our nation’s future, and we approach our work guided by the belief that we can overcome our divisions to collaborate and find solutions.
That means we:
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Design solutions
through bold thinking and big swings. We encourage, test, and advance innovative ideas from across sectors and parties, and invite a wide range of collaborators to the conversation.
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Scale best practices
by building strong partnerships across the learn-and-work ecosystem, and help proven models find pathways toward greater impact.
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Influence policy and action
with timely, boundary-pushing thought leadership that names the barriers and systems that prevent equitable economic advancement, and offers informed and reasoned action steps.
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Invest in innovation
by providing support, resources, and networking for problem-solvers with dynamic new approaches.