Postsecondary Systems Change: Lessons from the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP) Initiative
This brief discusses important lessons learned from the LEAP initiative, which connect systems-involved young people with postsecondary education and employment. This brief discusses important lessons learned from the LEAP initiative, which connect systems-involved young people…
State Policy Paper Series: Strengthening Pathways toward Postsecondary Success
The emphasis in the papers on metrics, money, and systems integration reflects the collective vision of JFF’s Policy Leadership Trust for Student Success on the appropriate role of policy in catalyzing change among systems and…
10 Principles for Building a High-Quality System of Assessments
10 Principles for Building a High-Quality System of Assessments High-quality, comprehensive, and timely information about what students know and can do is critical to ensuring that schools and families can prepare each and every student…
Effective Employer Engagement Practices: Observations from Select Technology Apprenticeship Programs
Observations from Select Technology Apprenticeship Programs This report highlights effective employer engagement practices and identifies key lessons learned from implementing technology focused apprenticeship programs. Related Content
College and Career Success in the Central Valley
The Wonderful Company’s Agriculture Career Prep program combines an early college model with a career academy to help youth achieve college and career success. This report, one of a series, details this impactful approach. The…
Forging Regional Connections: The Role of a Community College in High School Transformation
Seven school districts in the Central Ohio Partnership for College and Career Readiness Expansion (CCRE) are collaborating to increase educational achievement and close equity gaps. The districts will implement early college design principles. This brief,…
Community Focus: The Future of Federal Place-Based Policy and Support to Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives
This paper provides federal staff, philanthropicleaders, and other stakeholders with aset of findings and recommendations foramplifying and sustaining community-focusedapproaches into the future. This paper provides federal staff, philanthropic leaders, and other stakeholders with a set…
What We Know About Work-Based Learning And Apprenticeship For Individuals With Disabilities In Hospitality
What We Know About Work-Based Learning And Apprenticeship For Individuals With Disabilities In Hospitality This brief overviews benefits and opportunities surrounding utilizing Registered Apprenticeship as a promising career strategy for workers with disabilities in the…
Making On-the-Job Training Work: Lessons from the Boeing Manufacturing On-the-Job Training Project
Making On-the-Job Training Work: Lessons from the Boeing Manufacturing On-the-Job Training Project This brief explores one promising on-the-job training model: the Boeing Manufacturing On-the-Job Training Project, funded by The Boeing Company and managed by the…