Encouraged by strong initial results from early college high school programs, Massachusetts aims to further expand them throughout the state. This report outlines strategies for reaching more students: expanding access to students in grades 9…
Youth sports participation is a foundation of childhood for many Americans—parents encourage it, kids enjoy it, and schools support it. Listen to this webinar recording to hear how this type of talent development model could…
Short-term postsecondary credentialing programs represent an effective way for workers and learners of all backgrounds to build the skills they need to enter rewarding careers and achieve financial security in today’s rapidly changing economy. But…
At a Glance This report explores a skills-based approach to supporting New Orleans hospitality workers displaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic in reentering the workforce. The authors identified common required competencies in five types of…
Cross-sector partnerships require a foundation of trust in order to withstand external shocks and achieve impact. This publication describes how the Central Ohio Partnership for College and Career Readiness Expansion evolved over a five-year grant…
This paper argues for a radical restructuring of education for grades 11–14—by erasing the arbitrary dividing line between high school and college—to open opportunities for the learners our current systems leave behind. We make the…
JFF and Turning Basin Labs are engaged in a multiphase initiative to identify and invest in high road employment models in California. This update documents the results of Phase 1 of this project, which include…
Four years into the fund creation, our mission to increase economic advancement for all is more pressing than ever. This report offers a look at the progress that ETF@JFFLabs and our portfolio companies have made…
Series Trailer Paul Fain previews the podcast series, and JFF’s Lexi Barrett explains why policymakers should incorporate the views of on-the-ground practitioners in their policy strategies. Episode 10: Career Navigation Policy and Best Practices for…