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JFF CEO Maria Flynn in “Economic Resilience Is Key to Disaster Recovery”
May 13, 2021
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May 13, 2021
JFF’s Guide to Disaster Resilience in the Rural South and Across the Country
As natural disasters increase in frequency and intensity, they often coincide with public health crises and economic downturns. That overlap exacerbates the impact they have on millions of Americans, particularly in rural areas of the…
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JFF CEO Maria Flynn in “Massachusetts Is Already a Global Education Superpower. What if That’s not Enough?”
May 11, 2021
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May 10, 2021
JFF's Framework for a High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Opportunity Youth
This pre-apprenticeship framework outlines strategies and promising practices for developing high-quality programs that serve opportunity youth participants. Acknowledgments We would like to thank the U.S. Department of Labor for providing the funding to support this…
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 6: Transition into a Registered Apprenticeship or Other High-Quality Apprenticeship Program
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 6: Transition into a Registered Apprenticeship or Other High-Quality Apprenticeship Program Programs should connect pre-apprenticeship graduates who do not enter an apprenticeship to a postsecondary education and training option, or…
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 5: Offering of Academic, Career Exploration, and Wraparound Supports
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 5: Offering of Academic, Career Exploration, and Wraparound Supports Provide wraparound supports such as tutoring and case management, including access to resources for childcare, mental health, transportation, and housing. The…
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 4: Development of Skills Through Hands-On Activities and Work-Based Learning
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 4: Development of Skills Through Hands-On Activities and Work-Based Learning Programs should use work-based learning to develop participants’ understanding of and ability to navigate company and industry culture, as well…
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 3: Culmination in One or More Industry-Recognized Credentials
Opportunity Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Framework Component 3: Culmination in One or More Industry-Recognized Credentials Credentials should be stackable and portable. Stacking credentials helps opportunity youth adapt to shifting market demands and improves their ability to advance…