Advancing Deeper Learning Under ESSA: Seven Priorities This brief recommends seven ways for supporters of deeper learning to take advantage of the changing education policy landscape, as authority shifts from the federal government to states…
Guttman Community College Puts 'Work' at Center of Learning: An Approach to Student Economic Mobility JFF’s Nancy Hoffman examines how higher education institutions can more intentionally prepare young people for the world of work and…
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…
Beyond WIOA: Why Should Workforce Development Boards Care about Education Policy? This report outlines the importance of national education policy for carrying out comprehensive workforce development systems under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. And…
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.…
Adding a Gender Lens to Nontraditional Jobs Training Programs With this toolkit, training programs for nontraditional jobs can learn how to engage and support women and other underrepresented communities as they seek new, high-potential careers.…
The State of the Health Care Workforce in Northern Virginia Since its inception in 2003, NoVaHealthFORCE, a coalition of health care employers, educators, and community leaders, has sought to identify and address health care workforce…
How can educators prepare more high school seniors to enter college and thrive during the first critical year? We highlight three success stories from JFF’s work guiding school district community college partnerships. How can educators…