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Credentials that pay

Designing pathways to tech careers This brief examines the return on investment (ROI) of educational credentials in tech in order to support the design of equitable pathways that lead to quality jobs. Related Content

October 21, 2024
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10 Tips to Get in on Historic Workforce Funding Right Now

How to Use Investments in Infrastructure, Semiconductor Technology, and Climate to Help Workers This guide outlines 10 shifts workforce development agencies can make to harness the power and help drive the impact of infrastructure, semiconductor…

October 17, 2024
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How To Ensure Upskilling for All

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, one-third of top skills have changed since 2016. Discover the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling in various sectors, and explore multiple pathways—from industry partnerships to apprenticeships—that can help…

September 20, 2024
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Report/Research

Toward the Big Blur: Reshaping Teaching for Grades 11-14

Jobs for the Future’s (JFF) vision for the Big Blur calls for entirely new educational institutions and systems to better prepare 16-to-20-year-olds for college and careers. This paper examines how instructor preparation, state accountability systems,…

August 8, 2024
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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…

July 8, 2024
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Community College Workforce Consortium

The Community College Workforce Consortium is spearheaded by visionary leaders in higher education dedicated to driving economic advancement for students by addressing the workforce development needs of their communities. Results The CCWC consists of 24…

May 30, 2024
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Ideas

How to Ensure Upskilling for All

This webinar examines how employers, higher education institutions, and other training providers can best serve learners in a workplace undergoing rapid transformation. 

May 20, 2024

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