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Building a Future That Works for Everyone
Our country’s economic success hinges on building a workforce that includes everyone. But millions of people are unable to access the education and training they need for the jobs of the future. We want to reimagine what’s possible, and transform learning and working in the United States.
Our vision: By 2033, 75 million Americans facing barriers to economic advancement will have quality jobs.
Reimagine. Rebuild. Together.
For more than 40 years, Jobs for the Future has partnered with organizations like yours to design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovations.
Together, we’re leading public, private, and nonprofit changemakers to new ideas and evidence-based solutions to expand economic opportunity for all and strengthen the workforce of the future.
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The American Job Quality Study
October 16, 20252025 State of the U.S. Labor Force The American Job Quality Study reveals that most U.S. workers (60%) lack quality jobs, resulting in lower well-being and satisfaction, factors that affect retention, productivity, and business performance.…
Case StudyTexas Regional Pathways Network
October 9, 2025JFF helps drive regional and statewide pathways systems infrastructure, implementation, and innovation in Texas. The network has reached more than 120 local education agencies, more than 35 institutions of higher education, 24 workforce boards, and…
Report/ResearchBuilding Pathways to Tech Careers Through edX Boot Camps
October 8, 2025JFF and partners are expanding pathways to high-wage tech careers in Huntsville, Alabama, with an initiative that features boot camps, wraparound supports, and employer engagement. A Call to Action The Huntsville project has shown what’s…
ProjectReimagining Postsecondary Success in the Age of AI
October 3, 2025AI is transforming education and work. This project explores how postsecondary institutions and regional leaders in the Inland Empire and Central Valley can use AI to accelerate economic mobility , especially for adult learners. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the…
ToolWorker Voice Business Case Toolkit
September 29, 2025A resource to help employers build support for workplace strategies that leverage worker voice. The workplace is changing faster than ever. Employees expect to be heard and valued, while organizations face rising turnover, rapid technological…
ToolPower Your Workforce
September 29, 2025The Employer’s Playbook for Unlocking Skilled Talent through Community College Partnerships Community college career and technical education (CTE) programs offer a powerful solution to today’s talent challenges. This playbook introduces the business value of partnering…
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