Spreading Innovation through Collective Impact Many community and civic leaders are turning to collective impact as a way of addressing critical social and economic issues within communities. This approach is proving to be a particularly…
A Blueprint for SAP Education Initiatives Global software company SAP has developed a promising approach to corporate social responsibility. To maximize its impact and prepare the next generation of STEM professionals, SAP created initiatives for…
Exploring the Green Infrastructure Workforce Public demand has surged for green infrastructure systems that make cities more environmentally friendly. The projected employment growth needed to meet this demand provides valuable opportunities for low-income, low-skilled workers.…
Expanding Opportunity and Outcomes for Young Men of Color In America, young men of color face numerous barriers to achieving higher education and gaining skills needed to succeed in the job market. At Jobs for…
Aid and Innovation: How Federal Financial Aid Policy Impacts Student Success and How States Can Respond Across the nation, state policymakers and community college leaders are focused on building completion pathways to ensure that more…
Cornerstones of Completion: State Policy Support for Accelerated, Structured Pathways to College Credentials and Transfer After a year of intensive data analysis and planning, the colleges participating in Completion by Design announced strategies for creating…
Policy Meets Pathways: A State Policy Agenda for Transformational Change A national report by JFF states that a decade of interventions and improvements have fallen short. States and campuses have not taken large enough steps…
Thinking Big: A Framework for States on Scaling Up Community College Innovation In the education and workforce fields, it is often difficult to properly scale up “boutique” programs that aim at improving student outcomes. *Thinking…
Implementation of Accelerating Opportunity: Lessons for the Field This report details the first three years of the Accelerating Opportunity initiative, diving into what worked and what lessons were learned along the way. Related…