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The relationship between education and employment, two of the largest sectors of society, is complex and their influence on each other is profound. The AED National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) works at the nexus of the education and employment systems, promoting their integration to ensure lifelong learning and productivity for all Americans. NIWL combines research, program development and evaluation, technical assistance, capacity building, training, and information sharing in three broad arenas: Learning at School, Learning at Work, and Learning Beyond School and Work. One of 23 centers of excellence within the Academy for Educational Development (AED), NIWL works with people at all stages of development, to make the most of the diverse learning opportunities that daily life presents. NIWL helps: people achieve personal and professional goals; organizations assess needs, build capacity, focus on continuous improvement, and collaborate effectively; and systems attain shared societal goals such as educational improvement, workplace productivity, economic growth, and community development. In each of its initiatives, NIWL collaborates with the relevant stakeholders to increase the participation of youth, parents, teachers, employers, organized labor, and community groups as well as federal, state, and local governments to foster more equitable relationships among all the constituencies involved in education and workforce development. ...

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