Using Government Procurement to Drive Equity in Registered Apprenticeship: A Guide for Employers and Local Policymakers
Read the ReportJanuary 9, 2024
At a Glance
Registered Apprenticeship programs provide an opportunity to magnify equity in the connection between public investment and job creation. By utilizing already existing government procurement investments, Registered Apprenticeship is poised to drive more diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workforce, as highlighted throughout this brief.
Use Cases for Generative AI in Workforce Development
New JFF research highlights current and potential uses for generative AI in workforce development and identifies existing tools and market opportunities. Endnotes 1 Research methods: We interviewed 36 people. The sample was made up of training…
Young Adult Talent Development
JFF’s Young Adult Talent team works with young adults, community-based organizations, employers, postsecondary institutions, and other systems partners to support young adults to realize their career goals. For more information about our models and services,…
Bridging Military Experience to Manufacturing Careers: Insights from the Manufacturing Readiness LER Pilot
The Manufacturing Readiness LER Pilot is a collaborative effort by the Manufacturing Institute and their Heroes MAKE America program, Solutions for Information Design, Hire Heroes USA, JFF, and Walmart to harness the potential of learner employment records. Key Findings The pilot engaged 460…
Eliminating Dead Ends at School, at Work, and in Life
Policy Recommendations for Ensuring Boundless Opportunities at School, at Work, and in Life No Dead Ends offers a common-sense, field-tested policy road map for re-engineering our education and workforce systems so everyone has boundless opportunities…
JFF's Workforce Transformation Policy Council
The Workforce Transformation Policy Council leverages the expansive vision of future-focused workforce development leaders to transform federal workforce policy for tomorrow’s economy. Results With insights drawn from nine focus group conversations and over 20 individual…
JFFVentures Impact Report 2023
Reflecting on the progress and impact of our portfolio companies in 2023. This report offers a look at the progress that JFFVentures and our portfolio companies have made in 2022. We are honored to report…
Tech Jobs Are in High Demand, but Are They High Quality?
This resource applies JFF’s Quality Jobs Framework to the tech sector using national data that examines key components of quality jobs.
Disrupt the Divide
JFF’s Disrupt the Divide initiative supports postsecondary institutions in increasing Black learners’ success in accessing and completing programs that lead to high-wage jobs in growing industries. Results The six participating community colleges will partner with…
Educator Apprenticeship DEIA Rubric
JFF has created this rubric to guide program design and implementation for Educator Apprenticeships to create a more diverse and better prepared education workforce that will benefit students, teachers, and districts. Results Benefits of…