Approach
Jobs for the Future’s Young Adult Talent team, a group of subject matter experts and thought leaders, works with young adults, community-based organizations, employers, foundations, postsecondary institutions, and other systems partners to accomplish two overarching goals:
- Design and scale pathways that provide training and wraparound supports for young adults to succeed in the labor market.
- Change the narrative about young adults who reside in low-income communities and face barriers to advancement in the labor market by positioning them as untapped talent for employers and as an asset for their communities.
JFF has been working toward our two overarching goals in the field for over a decade to plan, implement, and sustain a portfolio of Back on Track models for youth and young adults who need support to gain a foothold in the labor market and achieve economic advancement.
We help our partners bring their visions and strategies to life with customized support including technical assistance, coaching, thought partnership, and implementation support. From targeted projects to large, complex, multi-site initiatives, we drive outcomes that matter for young people and their communities.