SkillRise
Approximately 36 million American workers lack the basic literacy, numeracy, and digital skills needed to thrive in today’s workforce. Many of these workers are employed in low-wage jobs and face limited career potential. SkillRise seeks…
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August 15, 2019
The $1 Billion Wage Gain Challenge
The $1 Billion Wage Gain Challenge is a moonshot to address wage stagnation. Our goal is to help fuel a movement that results in meaningful wage gains for workers across the country. Much like the…
News
Principles For Preparing For An Impact Accelerator
August 13, 2019
Event
August 13, 2019
SXSW EDU PanelPicker
Vote for the JFF panels you want to see at the 2020 SXSW EDU conference March 9-12. PanelPicker is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. It's designed to encourage the community to pitch their…
Report/Research
August 8, 2019
Early Wins for Philadelphia's First Middle College
The Parkway Center City Middle College, Philadelphia’s first early/middle college, is overcoming challenges and showing positive early outcomes for students. The Parkway Center City Middle College, Philadelphia’s first early/middle college, is overcoming challenges and showing…
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JFF’s Big Bet: A Network of Networks to Reimagine Higher Ed Reform
August 8, 2019
News
August 8, 2019
Looking Inward, Outward, and Ahead to Improve Equity
Promoting more equitable access to economic mobility was at the core of JFF’s meeting of the Postsecondary State Network
News
August 7, 2019
Debate Simmers over Use of Pell Grants for Short-Term Credentials
The value of short-term credentials and whether they should qualify for federal financial aid was a hot-button issue of JFF’s recent Postsecondary State Network Meeting.
JFFLabs Assessments Impact Accelerator
The world of work is rapidly evolving. New education and training models are needed to prepare students and workers for the jobs and careers of the future, and to support the talent needs of business…