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Using Government Procurement to Drive Equity in Registered Apprenticeship: A Guide for Employers and Local Policymakers

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,…

January 9, 2024

In a community college setting, four people collaborate in an office space. Two are seated at a laptop, deep in thought, while the others stand by attentively—one with a notepad. Together, they work as intermediaries in developing innovative, equity-focused solutions.

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Promising Approaches to Implementing Apprenticeship Programs in Information Technology

The U .S . Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the information technology (IT) industry will have more than 377,000 annual job opportunities through 2032, which reflects a faster growth rate compared with some major career…

January 9, 2024

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Community Workforce Agreements to Provide Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities

Community Workforce Agreements to Provide Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities This fact sheet provides an overview of Registered Apprenticeships and Community Workforce Agreements, including strategies, best practices, and resources for expanding programs in these areas. Related Content

January 9, 2024

Two women stand at a worktable in a fashion workshop, smiling and discussing fabric designs. Sewing machines and colorful materials are visible in the background.

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Private Equity Holds the Key to Creating Quality Jobs for Millions

“Private Equity Holds the Key to Creating Quality Jobs for Millions” makes the business case for why investments in talent at PE portfolio companies could catalyze improvements in job quality throughout the U.S. economy while at…

January 9, 2024

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Creating an Inclusive Apprenticeship Environment Through Best Practices in Disability Identification and Disclosure

Creating an Inclusive Apprenticeship Environment Through Best Practices in Disability Identification and Disclosure For people with disabilities, the decision to disclose information about a disability can be nuanced and complex. Creating an apprenticeship environment that’s…

January 8, 2024

Illustrated tree with roots visible. Left branches have white flowers, right branches have red apples. Light green background.

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The Fruit and Root Analysis

Together, the Building Equitable Pathways (BEP) community of practice worked to identify the manifestations of racism and inequity, the “fruit,” and the underlying causes and drivers of inequity, the “roots.” This framework offers a similar…

December 22, 2023

Case Study

Helping Google Grow and Diversify the IT Workforce

When Google wanted to grow the IT workforce by providing accessible training opportunities to a broader pool of candidates, the company asked JFF to help scale its skills-based certificate programs to meet booming demand. Next…

December 20, 2023

Project

Rework America Alliance

Advancing opportunities for millions of workers in low-wage roles to move into quality jobs. An Alliance to Help People Move Into Better Jobs The Rework America Alliance is a unique partnership of civil rights organizations,…

December 4, 2023

Students study together at a table in a classroom

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Making the Higher Education Act Work for Youth Pursuing Nondegree Pathways

Now more than ever, an expanded and diverse set of education-to-career pathways is necessary for young people to gain employment, advance economically, and meet the needs of our evolving economy. The federal government, through key…

November 30, 2023

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