What We Know About Equity and Diversity in Apprenticeship Apprenticeship has a track record of success in advancing the careers of workers, but it has historically been, and continues to be, less accessible to women,…
Talking Points: How Diverse and Inclusive Apprenticeships Address Employer Needs The talking points are organized to align common business concerns around diversity, development, and retention with the solution of equitable and inclusive apprenticeships. Apprenticeship is…
Building Pathways to Credentials, Careers, and Economic Mobility: Recommendations for the Trump Administration The United States needs bold and scalable solutions to harness the enormous untapped talent and potential of all Americans. Economic development and…
Building Pathways to Credentials, Careers, and Economic Mobility: Transforming the Higher Education Act for Today’s Students and Economy While the U.S. economy has certainly improved since the great recession, far too many Americans are still…
JFF, along with partners Per Scholas and General Assembly, is leveraging Per Scholas’ evidence-based training programs to propel young adults into high-need IT jobs. Pathways to Tech Careers is a four-year initiative establishing and expanding…
Four Ways to Increase the Value of Short-Term Credentials: A Guide for Community Colleges This report sets out to explore what causes the disconnect between community colleges and employers and offer solutions that would better…
Hayes has a long history as a manufacturer of motorcycle brakes, and it’s seeking to extend that expertise into other automotive markets. For Hayes to diversify successfully, its workers need to be flexible, nimble, and…
Work-based learning supports a continuum of lifelong learning and skill development for a range of workers and learners—K-12 students, young adults, college students, adult jobseekers, and incumbent workers. Work-based learning looks beyond the classroom to…
We support Great Lakes communities in building high-quality college and career pathways that equip students—particularly students who have historically been marginalized or underrepresented—to thrive in college, career, and beyond. JFF is helping the communities develop…