The Best of Two Worlds: Lessons from a Community College-Community Organization Collaboration to Increase Student Success
The Best of Two Worlds: Lessons from a Community College-Community Organization Collaboration to Increase Student Success The brief contextualizes the New York City’s College Access and Success Initiative (CAS), which focuses on improving the odds…
Pathway to Recovery: Implementing a Back on Track Through College Model
Pathway to Recovery: Implementing a Back on Track Through College Model *Pathways to Recovery* outlines how the Back on Track Through College model can not only help recover and advance thousands of dropouts but also…
Common Cause: Community-Based Organizations and Community Colleges Partner for Student Success
Common Cause: Community-Based Organizations and Community Colleges Partner for Student Success This brief tells the story of a unique partnership between the Bronx Opportunity Network—an alliance of community-based organizations—and two major community colleges to better…
Opening the Door: How Community Organizations Address the Youth Unemployment Crisis
Opening the Door: How Community Organizations Address the Youth Unemployment Crisis The country is facing a dual crisis in youth unemployment and low postsecondary completion rates. This paper shows the vital role of community-based organizations…
What We Know About Equity and Diversity in Apprenticeship
What We Know About Equity and Diversity in Apprenticeship Apprenticeship has a track record of success in advancing the careers of workers, but it has historically been, and continues to be, less accessible to women,…
Talking Points: How Diverse and Inclusive Apprenticeships Address Employer Needs
Talking Points: How Diverse and Inclusive Apprenticeships Address Employer Needs The talking points are organized to align common business concerns around diversity, development, and retention with the solution of equitable and inclusive apprenticeships. Apprenticeship is…
Building Pathways to Credentials, Careers, and Economic Mobility: Recommendations for the Trump Administration
Building Pathways to Credentials, Careers, and Economic Mobility: Recommendations for the Trump Administration The United States needs bold and scalable solutions to harness the enormous untapped talent and potential of all Americans. Economic development and…
Building Pathways to Credentials, Careers, and Economic Mobility: Transforming the Higher Education Act for Today’s Students and Economy
Building Pathways to Credentials, Careers, and Economic Mobility: Transforming the Higher Education Act for Today’s Students and Economy While the U.S. economy has certainly improved since the great recession, far too many Americans are still…
Strategy and Sustainability Services
Strategy and Sustainability Services JFF is partnering with BaldwinConsulting to help Student Success Centers develop or revise strategic plans forlong-term sustainability and lasting impact. As the former executive directorof the Michigan Center for Student Success,…