Engaging Young Americans
The next generation has the most to gain, and the most at stake, in how we build our nation’s future.
We educate and empower young Americans to become advocates for our country’s economic and fiscal outlook.
Fiscal Leaders on Campus
Up to Us Leadership Network
The Up to Us Leadership Network empowers young adults to build a more sustainable economic and fiscal future for America. Launched in 2012 on 10 college campuses, the Network has grown to become the nation’s leading organizing vehicle for civically minded student leaders who are eager to mobilize their peers and communities and who care deeply about advocating for fiscal reform. With the support of our partners — Net Impact, Campus Compact, Volcker Alliance, Fiscal Challenge, and the Clinton Global Initiative — college students participate in programs focused on peer engagement, policy development, and leadership skills development. By providing them with educational opportunities, skills training, expansive networks, and platforms for action, we are preparing the next generation of American leaders to drive sustainable fiscal policy for decades to come.
Additional Programs
Further Reading
10 Key Facts about Student Debt in the United States
A college education has undeniable, lifelong economic benefits, but excessive levels of student debt can impose financial burdens on borrowers.
How Does Student Debt Affect the Economy?
As overall student debt has grown over the past decade, it is apparent that such borrowing can place a financial burden on households.
The Longer We Wait to Stabilize the National Debt, the More Difficult It Will Be
The national debt is on an unsustainable path and the longer policymakers wait to take action, the more of a burden that debt will have on future generations.