This JFF brief analyzes the regulatory framework agreed upon in the U.S. Department of Education’s recent “negotiated rulemaking” session about how the Workforce Pell Grant program will be implemented. On New Year’s Day, implementation of…
The Colorado Mountain College teaching apprenticeship program breaks down barriers to careers in K-12 education Colorado Mountain College’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship shows how earn-and-learn pathways can address teacher shortages, reduce student debt, and diversify the…
Career coaches who take a skills-first approach to providing advice and guidance to jobseekers can expand career opportunities for people with records of arrest, conviction, or incarceration. At Jobs for the Future, we’re committed to…
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…