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About Jobs for the Future

We’re building a future that works—for everyone

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37% of U.S. adults have difficulty paying for usual household expenses

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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71% of U.S. employers struggle to find the skilled talent they need

Source: ManpowerGroup

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70% of U.S. workers lack support for career development at work

Source: Gallup

More than 90 million people do not have quality jobs and can’t climb the economic ladder.

Too many people can’t access affordable, effective education and training, and find jobs that drive economic success for themselves and their families. At the same time, too many businesses can’t hire enough workers with the skills to fuel their growth.

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Our Vision

By 2033, 75 million Americans facing barriers to economic advancement will have quality jobs. That’s nearly double the number in 2023. This is what guides our work.
This is our North Star.

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How we make progress

We transform education and workforce systems to drive success for all, including populations who face barriers to economic advancement, such as:

  • People without a 4-year college degree
  • People of color, even those with a 4-year degree
  • Women, even those with a 4-year degree
  • People with criminal records

Create

more quality jobs and ensure people are prepared for them.

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Empower

employers to hire based on skills instead of degrees.

Advocate

for policies that enable all people to support themselves and their families.

Our partners power our impact.

We're grateful for support from employers, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and education and workforce professionals.
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“There’s unlimited possibilities for what can happen when you partner with JFF.”

—Taylor Shead, CEO, Stemuli

Our team of changemakers

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Leadership

Meet the visionary leaders guiding JFF’s work to drive economic advancement for all.
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Board of Directors

A committed group of cross-sector leaders providing strategic guidance and governance to advance JFF’s goals.
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Staff

Dedicated experts working across sectors to turn bold ideas into action and impact.