JFF in Brief
Jobs for the Future believes that all young people should have
a quality high school and postsecondary education, and that all
adults should have the skills needed to hold jobs that pay enough
to support a family. As a nonprofit research, consulting, and
advocacy organization, JFF works to strengthen our society by
creating educational and economic opportunity for those who need
it most.
- All young people make a successful
transition to adulthood. By age 26, they obtain a strong high
school education and an advanced educational credential.
- All adults have the education and skills
they need to get and keep a job—and to advance in a family-supporting
career.
- The nation has a workforce that meets
the demands of a changing global economy.
Our Work
Through partnerships with states and communities, national and
local foundations, and other organizations, JFF accelerates opportunities
for people to advance in education and careers through:
- Research, analysis, and policy development:
We identify and address the challenges that prevent many people
from succeeding in a family-sustaining career.
- Practical, on-the-ground projects: We
develop effective models for helping youth and adults acquire
the skills that employers require.
- Advocacy, communications, and peer learning:
We influence the policies and practices driving our nation's
educational and workforce development systems.
Our Areas of Activity
- Creating Successful Transitions for
Youth
- Building Economic Opportunity for Adults
History:
Noteworthy activities, accomplishments, and milestones in JFF'S
history
Staff:
The people at the core of a high-performing organization
Board:
Expertise and ingenuity from public service, private enterprise,
and the nonprofit world
Funders:
Partners in accelerating advancement for youth and adults
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