This brief summarizes a policy webinar analyzing youth participation in Registered Apprenticeship programs and recommends further reading, tools and resources to build equity and inclusion into apprenticeships. Results JFF engaged a broad group of subject…
California’s apprenticeship programs are booming, thanks to increased funding and state support. While progress is significant, the California Community College Chancellor’s Office aims to do more. This report analyzes the current apprenticeship landscape, identifies promising…
This planning checklist can help youth apprenticeship stakeholders inventory the relationships, policies, and data needed to initiate or scale high quality early postsecondary or dual enrollment within youth apprenticeship. Results JFF engaged a broad group…
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 how instructor preparation, state accountability systems,…
This resource provides insights regarding key aspects of youth labor law and liability, federal and state policies, and promising approaches for leading successful youth apprenticeship programs. Related Content
Jobs for the Future (JFF) was contracted by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary (YAI) between 2019 and 2023. This road map is an account of the strategies implemented and lessons…
Youth apprenticeship represents a proven approach to addressing the skills gap. Career Launch Chicago has developed a promising model for youth apprenticeships and engagement with partners to support the effort. Results JFF engaged a broad…
How nondegree pathways empower young people to chart their own courses to confidence, employability, and financial freedom Today’s young adults want and need a diverse array of education options, including, but not limited to, two-…
Education to Career Pathways: Students Say Yes, but Are Educators and Parents Willing and Prepared to Help Them Navigate Options? With this paper, we deepen and expand upon our body of research into the public…