The Fruit and Root Analysis
Together, the Building Equitable Pathways (BEP) community of practice worked to identify the manifestations of racism and inequity, the “fruit,” and the underlying causes and drivers of inequity, the “roots.” This framework offers a similar…
Helping Google Grow and Diversify the IT Workforce
When Google wanted to grow the IT workforce by providing accessible training opportunities to a broader pool of candidates, the company asked JFF to help scale its skills-based certificate programs to meet booming demand. Next…
Rework America Alliance
Advancing opportunities for millions of workers in low-wage roles to move into quality jobs. An Alliance to Help People Move Into Better Jobs The Rework America Alliance is a unique partnership of civil rights organizations,…
Making the Higher Education Act Work for Youth Pursuing Nondegree Pathways
Now more than ever, an expanded and diverse set of education-to-career pathways is necessary for young people to gain employment, advance economically, and meet the needs of our evolving economy. The federal government, through key…
Improving Services and Outcomes for Diverse Populations in America’s Workforce Development System
Recommendations from the Workforce Transformation Policy Council In 2023, Jobs for the Future (JFF) and the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) formed the Task Force on Better Serving Diverse Populations in the U.S. Workforce…
How Can Innovative Finance Transform Postsecondary Education and Training?
New Approaches to Paying for Postsecondary Education Offer Tremendous Potential Postsecondary education plays a pivotal role in helping individuals enhance their careers and adapt to changes in the job market. However, the way that we…
Ready for Pell
JFF’s Ready for Pell initiative supports colleges and universities that are leveraging the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for people who are incarcerated to launch or expand postsecondary education in prisons. Results JFF has engaged…
Postsecondary Education in Prison CTE Accelerator Network
JFF’s Postsecondary Education in Prison CTE Accelerator Network promotes expanded access to high-quality career and technical education programs for people who are incarcerated. Results The network launched in 2023 and members connect through learning events…
Toward the Big Blur: State Financing Models That Promote New Education-to-Career Structures
Jobs for the Future’s (JFF) vision for the Big Blur calls for entirely new educational institutions and systems to better prepare 16-to- 20-year-olds for college and careers. This paper examines a new type of financing…