Youth Apprenticeship Road Map: A Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary Journey
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…
Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship Field-Building
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…
A Universe of Possibilities: Education to Career Pathways for the Future of Work
Discover the dynamic landscape of innovators building postsecondary training models to offer learners a wide array of options—and unparalleled possibilities. A Universe of Possibilities: Education to Career Pathways for the Future of Work examines the…
Success, Redefined: How Nondegree Pathways Empower Youth to Chart Their Own Course to Confidence, Employability, and Financial Freedom
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-…
Beyond Degrees
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…
Using Government Procurement to Drive Equity in Registered Apprenticeship: A Guide for Employers and Local Policymakers
Registered Apprenticeship programs provide an opportunity to magnify equity in the connection between public investment and job creation. By utilizing already existing government procurement investments, Registered Apprenticeship is poised to drive more diversity, equity, inclusion,…
Opportunity Zones and Registered Apprenticeship
This fact sheet provides an overview of Registered Apprenticeships in Opportunity Zones, including strategies, best practices, and resources for expanding programs in these areas. The 2017 federal tax legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,…
Partnering With Purpose: Building Partnerships to Drive Equitable Registered Apprenticeships
Partnerships are the key to building well-run, equitable apprenticeships that prepare workers of all ages for rewarding careers. Learn how to forge and sustain these critical collaborations from successful partnership stakeholders in this virtual webinar…
How Apprenticeship Programs in Construction Trades Can Establish Family-Friendly Policies
The construction industry’s lack of pregnancy and family medical leave policies can limit women’s ability to complete apprenticeships successfully and safely, often forcing tradeswomen to choose between their work and their families. This brief provides…