California’s Competency Revolution Is Just Getting Started California’s big bet on direct assessment is paying off with the launch of the state’s first direct assessment CBE programs and a culminating resource for college and state…
OPT schools tackle the complexities of building a postsecondary transition pathway Nineteen schools in Colorado, with support from JFF and partners, are building a model that opens student access to college and career navigation supports,…
JFF shares recommendations with the Office of Science and Technology Policy to inform its National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing. Read our full response below. Said Jahanmir Executive Secretary, National Science & Technology Council, Subcommittee…
AI is advancing faster than our systems. Our new blog outlines five actions policymakers can take to put workers, learners, and businesses on stronger footing. Expand RESEA to Provide Transition Assistance for Displaced Workers and…
Frontline managers are the overlooked but essential link in unlocking worker voice, and organizations must invest in their skills and training to ensure engagement, productivity, and lasting change. Key Skills Frontline Managers Need to Advance…
In August 2025, Illinois became the first state to regulate income share agreements, establishing clear protections for students and supporting innovative ISA programs. JFF details what’s in the bill and why it matters. The path…
Upskilling young frontline workers—especially in retail—into tech and tech-adjacent roles is critical to addressing labor shortages, advancing equity, and building a resilient, future-ready workforce amid economic and technological disruption. With changing demographic trends, targeted worker…
Jobs for the Future (JFF) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education on the implementation of Workforce Pell legislation—a key provision of the Administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Read our full comments…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced sweeping reforms that will undoubtedly trigger a substantial shift in student borrowing to the private lending market, with significant consequences for students, families, and institutions. [1] Most…