Today, 4.5 million young adults ages 16 to 24 are out of school and unemployed. Often referred to as “opportunity youth,” they face significant barriers in the labor market. Policymakers must learn from proven college…
A workforce training program helps a Venezuelan immigrant with an American dream get his motor running. Participant Profile Cesar Barrios A workforce training program helps a Venezuelan immigrant with an American dream get his motor…
With GOAL, Sarah Sanchez combined her innate abilities with new training to further her career. Participant Profile Sarah Sanchez New Skills, Innate Abilities Sarah Sanchez has always worked to help others. When she was…
This brief presents examples of successful practices that develop equitable student-centered pathways to health careers at several of the 14 sites of the Building Healthy Communities initiative. This brief presents examples of successful practices that…
This report examines the structural divide between for-credit and noncredit postsecondary education and the problems it presents for people seeking better jobs with higher pay. It highlights innovative ways that some community colleges are trying…
Jobs for the Future (JFF) presents these practitioner informed policy design principles for College Promise, Career-Connected Postsecondary programs, and Dual Enrollment to advise state and federal policymakers on what works to increase college and career…
The Parkway Center City Middle College, Philadelphia’s first early/middle college, is overcoming challenges and showing positive early outcomes for students. The Parkway Center City Middle College, Philadelphia’s first early/middle college, is overcoming challenges and showing…
These 6 aspirational characteristics of high-quality pre-apprenticeship programs can build equity and improve success in new or existing programs. Pre-apprenticeship programs can be delivered by a range of entities and are designed to prepare underprepared…
This report is about combining the best evidence, practices, and policies to drive a broader systems reform agenda for what works for adult learners, and trying to improve the persistently low rates at which adults…