Framework for High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship:
This pre-apprenticeship framework outlines the six essential elements of a high-quality pre-apprenticeship program with a focus on CTE. Results This pre-apprenticeship framework outlines the six essential elements of a high-quality pre-apprenticeship program with a focus…
Youth Apprenticeship Road Map: A Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary Journey
Jobs for the Future (JFF) was contracted by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary (YAI) between 2019 and 2023. This road map is an account of the strategies implemented and lessons…
Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship Field-Building
Youth apprenticeship represents a proven approach to addressing the skills gap. Career Launch Chicago has developed a promising model for youth apprenticeships and engagement with partners to support the effort. Results JFF engaged a broad…
An XR Agenda for Main Street
How communities can create the conditions necessary for small businesses and their employees to benefit from XR technology Introduction The metaverse, with its promise of fully engaged entertainment, gaming, and communication, has captured the world’s…
JFF’s Workforce Communities of Action
Learning and Outcomes from the Workforce Communities of Action The outcomes and learning from the inaugural Workforce Communities of Action will inform future implementation of the model and propel workforce leaders to make meaningful change…
How JFF Supports LGBTQ Employees—and 3 Ways You Can, Too
Employee voice, inclusive benefits, and travel safety protocols can create well-being in the workplace for all Queer for the Future, JFF’s ERG for staff who identify as LGBTQ+, shares three best practices for employers seeking…
Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Community of Practice
JFF is leading a national community of practice for 34 coalitions to develop, implement, and scale worker-centered sector strategy training programs in renewable energy, broadband, and transportation sectors. Results Since the Building Pathways to Infrastructure…
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…
Paying It Forward
As organizations realize how much young people can contribute—and want to contribute—some maximize this potential by intentionally hiring former program participants who have expressed a desire to “Pay It Forward” into newly created paid positions…