Our systems and institutions are under enormous pressure to adapt to rapid change. Innovators, technologists, and entrepreneurs are seizing the moment to design and build solutions with incredible potential to revolutionize access to economic advancement.
JFFLabs Insights helps decision-makers understand and prepare for the emerging trends shaping the future of work and learning. Our rapid insights process and our transformative research agenda focus on core areas impacting the future of work and learning and help our partners stay at the head of the field.
We scan and analyze markets to predict challenges, opportunities, solutions, and trends, then recommend action.
Our content is engaging and actionable, sharing unique learner and worker stories and offering astute explanations for stakeholders.
We curate powerful opportunities for collaboration and inspire our communities to invest in new learning and drive change.
A case study on BOMAG, a small manufacturing business with high levels of motivation and strategic leadership that discovered what augmented reality could do for it and its workers.
Simulated learning technologies like augmented and virtual reality offer new ways to train workers rapidly, and they could ultimately help diversify workforces and boost economic advancement.
A lot like now, there was also much talk about “green jobs” a decade ago. Just not the kind you want to hear when you’re listening for good change.
A technology market poised for innovation and impact. Our scan focuses on the millions of workers too often overlooked or underserved by traditional approaches to career navigation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Accenture onboarded 150,000 employees in an entirely digital office. As the new academic semester begins, students at 10 colleges and universities — including Morehouse College, the University of Maryland Global Campuses and the University of Kansas School of Nursing — are using virtual reality headsets
Employee experience technology that empowers young workers from low-income backgrounds for success. When young people who face barriers to success have the support they need to thrive at work, our entire economy benefits. A new generation of technology helps make that possible.
Meta is partnering with Jobs for the Future to demonstrate how AR/VR technologies can strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses by upskilling workers.
As students return to learning, many schools are leveraging the digital tools and practices they adopted during the pandemic.
Unity has partnered with JFF to fund workforce development organizations and programs with the goal of making training and job opportunities accessible to all.
Alex Swartsel is managing director of the Insights practice at JFFLabs and is leading the launch of the Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work. She helps education-to-career decision-makers understand and prepare for…
Max Milder is a director in the Insights practice at JFFLabs. He oversees the research and design of JFF’s market scans and supports research efforts across the organization. His skills and areas of expertise include:…