Christel Perkins
Senior DirectorChristel Perkins is a senior director in the Center for Racial Economic Equity at JFF. She leads the center’s strategic plan to enhance the experience of Black learners and workers in education and the workforce…
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Event
January 11, 2024
ASU+GSV Summit 2024
At ASU+GSV in San Diego, we had an inspiring three days of learning and networking with partners, supporters, innovators and leaders.
Report/Research
January 10, 2024
A New Age of Career Readiness
XR technology is preparing U.S. workers for today's quality jobs and those of the future. XR technology is preparing U.S. workers for today’s quality jobs and those of the future. Here, we explore promising uses…
Webinar
January 10, 2024
JFF supports the White House Advanced Manufacturing Sprint
Jobs for the Future (JFF), is joining the White House’s Advanced Manufacturing Sprint to support efforts to increase and diversify access to good, quality jobs.
Report/Research
January 10, 2024
Checklist: Targeted Outreach, Recruitment, and Retention Strategies for Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Checklist: Targeted Outreach, Recruitment, and Retention Strategies for Registered Apprenticeship Programs This tool provides an easy-to-use checklist of outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies that Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs can take when the representation of an…
Workforce & Regional Economies Capabilities
How states, regions, and local entities can partner with JFF on federal funding opportunities and other efforts The Workforce & Regional Economies practice at JFF has partnered with dozens of state, regional, and local partners…
Report/Research
January 9, 2024
Centering Students in Employer Engagement: An Equity-Focused Field Guide for Community Colleges and Intermediaries
An Equity-Focused Field Guide for Community Colleges and Intermediaries This step-by-step guide serves as a resource for colleges and intermediaries looking to adopt an equity lens for employer engagement efforts. We propose a new approach…
Report/Research
January 9, 2024
Using Government Procurement to Drive Equity in Registered Apprenticeship: A Guide for Employers and Local Policymakers
Registered Apprenticeship programs provide an opportunity to magnify equity in the connection between public investment and job creation. By utilizing already existing government procurement investments, Registered Apprenticeship is poised to drive more diversity, equity, inclusion,…
William Turner
Associate Vice PresidentWilliam Turner is an associate vice president in the Workforce & Regional Economies Practice at JFF. He leads the integration of the Rework America Alliance and JFF. His skills and areas of expertise include: Leadership…