Opportunity Zones and Registered Apprenticeship
This fact sheet provides an overview of Registered Apprenticeships in Opportunity Zones, including strategies, best practices, and resources for expanding programs in these areas. The 2017 federal tax legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,…
Tipping the Scale
This brief shares learnings from the community of LEAP organizations and partners as they continue to deepen their practices to enhance the positive impact and durability of programming while also scaling to reach greater numbers…
Embedding Career Learning Across the Curriculum
How can two-year colleges ensure that all students can access quality career navigation opportunities that inform their studies and position them for meaningful, family-sustaining work? That is the challenge being addressed at Boston’s Bunker Hill…
Normalizing Opportunity: A Policy Agenda to Promote Economic Advancement for People With Criminal Records
JFF calls on policymakers to break down barriers to economic opportunity—and establish policies that create equitable economic advancement—for the 70 million people in the United States with criminal records. Our actionable recommendations will expand the…
Scaling Dual Enrollment in Rural Communities
Dual enrollment is a powerful mechanism to support college readiness and success for high school students across the country. Rural schools provide unique advantages but face distinct challenges in creating effective dual enrollment opportunities for…
Climate-Resilient Employees for a Sustainable Tomorrow (CREST)
To build an inclusive, resilient economy, more workers will need to be equipped with skills needed to navigate a growing green economy. As that world adapts to a changing climate, we are committed to accelerating…
Kentucky Student Success Collaborative's Two Strategies to Accelerate Higher Education in Their State
On March 20, the Student Success Center Network (SSCN) attended the Association of American Colleges & Universities conference on diversity, equity, and student success to share approaches to accelerating progress in meeting students’ needs. Phyllis…
XR Shaping the Future of Workforce Development
Innovations in immersive technology create new opportunities for companies, educational institutions, and training providers to build engaging, effective, and affordable systems for training people in simulated environments while creating new jobs and career pathways for…
Student Success Center Network (SSCN)
This national network scales proven practices to help more than 4.5 million students earn credentials that lead to well paying jobs. Nearly half of U.S. community colleges are connected to the Student Success Center Network.…