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Making College Work for Students and the Economy
JFF research finds that states have made progress in adopting several essential policy elements, but critical gaps remain that are undercutting talent development aims and contributing to persistent disparities in education and employment outcomes. JFF…
Longitudinal Data System
Longitudinal Data System Fundamentally, JFF calls on states to maintain a system for linking compatible data from K-12 school systems, community colleges, and universities to track student progress and outcomes. States should also feed labor…
Labor Market Outcomes
Labor Market Outcomes JFF recommends that states measure employment outcomes of college graduates for at least five years, ideally tracking whether students are employed in career fields related to their programs of study. This will…
Programmatic Alignment to Labor Market Demand
Programmatic Alignment to Labor Market Demand JFF recommends that states set clear expectations for colleges to use regional labor market information and employer input to align their programs to workforce needs. Policymakers should support the…
Regional Alignment to Labor Market Demand
Regional Alignment to Labor Market Demand JFF recommends that states take an active role in fostering regional collaboration. State policies should encourage educational institutions and workforce development organizations to adopt unified messaging about which career…
Work-Based Learning
Work-Based Learning JFF recommends four key policy approaches for expanding access to high-quality work-based learning experiences. We believe a good place to start is by launching a statewide initiative to promote work-based learning opportunities, set…
Postsecondary Attainment Goal
Postsecondary Attainment Goal Setting a statewide goal for postsecondary credential attainment is an essential precondition for making postsecondary education work for students and the economy. Yet although it’s a step in the right direction, an…