Young Adult Talent Development: Meeting the Reinvention Challenge
Community-based organizations that serve young adults with barriers to education and employment are experiencing myriad new challenges and opportunities as they navigate the triple threat of a global pandemic, economic and employment volatility, and a…
Rapid Skill Building and Credential Attainment Strategies
JFF calls on states to develop rapid skill building and credential attainment strategies that are aligned to in-demand career paths—especially those involving skills that will prove to be most valuable in the post-COVID labor market,…
Young Adult Talent Development: How to Keep the Momentum Going During COVID-19
This brief shares lessons about sustaining young adult talent development efforts amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a collapsing economy, and reexamination of the work in light of the rekindled Black Lives Matter movement.…
State Policy Road Map for an Equitable Economic Recovery
In response to historic inequities that have only been exacerbated during times of crisis, JFF urges policymakers to think about COVID-19 recovery differently. This recovery must be equitable, with a vision that ensures systemic transformation,…
From Labor Market Information to Pathways Designs: Foundational Information for Intermediaries
This resource is designed to help intermediaries effectively design strong college and career pathways. It lays out key areas and provides guidance about and examples of how to distill this information in order to share…
The MOU: A Tool for Formalizing Partnerships
Intermediaries can use memoranda of understanding (MOU) to better fulfill their roles as connectors among partners working to provide college and career pathways. This easy-to-use guide describes the purpose of an MOU, outlines the process…
Intermediary Communications: How to Stand Out While Working Together
Developed by Mission Minded in partnership with JFF and the Building Equitable Pathways partners, this guide provides intermediaries with best practices in communications along with tools and sample messages to help them stand out and…
Designing Dual Enrollment to Reach English Learners
English learners have tremendous potential but too often are held back from participating in the courses that lead to postsecondary degree completion and career success. Dual enrollment can be a powerful tool to increase college…
How Intermediaries Can Help Black and Latinx Youth Develop a Strong Occupational Identity: Four Principles of Practice
This resource provides four guiding principles that intermediary staff and leaders can use to support equitable career outcomes for youth—particularly Black and Latinx youth and young people who are experiencing poverty. Intermediary organizations—sometimes known as…