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4 Ways that Congress Should Update the Higher Education Act
The Higher Education Act hasn’t been updated for nearly 11 years. It’s time to make the law work for today’s students, and JFF’s policy team has the solutions.
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A Career-Oriented Summer: Planning Your Summer Bridge Program
This guide offers valuable resources to help you develop a comprehensive summer bridge program that supports students as they transition into high school. This guide offers valuable resources to help you develop a comprehensive summer…
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To Transform the American Workforce System, Apprenticeship Needs Stronger Supports
Increasing the development and uptake of equitable, high-quality apprenticeship models will require accessibility, structured pre-apprenticeships, and strong intermediaries.
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Work-Based Learning with Small Business
Work-based learning models offer employers an opportunity to develop a skilled local workforce Work-Based Learning: A Talent Development Opportunity for Your Small Business Useful For: Small Businesses This guide describes how and why small…
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New Skills at Work
Communities across the US are working to rebuild their economies and seeing signs of success, but persistent challenges remain. These reports on the New Skills at Work initiative offer specific steps to develop career pathways…
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The Career Advancement Portfolio
The Career Advancement Portfolio The Career Advancement Portfolio gathers the most innovative workforce development practices for improving the lives of low-skilled, low-income adults and provides effective and scalable approach models. JFF created the Career Advancement…
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Impact Profile of Cierra Swopes: The Student Becomes the Teacher
Impact Profile of Cierra Swopes: The Student Becomes the Teacher For Cierra Swopes, attending an early college high school revealed paths she never would have considered. Now, she’s providing the same opportunity for today’s students.…