Racial Disparities in Student Loan Affordability
JFF analyzes monthly student loan repayment burdens across racial groups, finding that, on average, Black borrowers pay a greater percentage of their monthly income toward student loans than white borrowers. Key Takeaways On average, Black…
Equity in Action: Exploring Nine Case Examples in California
JFF provides nine examples of high-impact efforts in California that are undertaking the work of advancing equity, offering lessons for state leaders looking to maximize impact of their investments. Across the United States, various investments…
A Business Pledge to Increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship
Take the Pledge to Show Your Support to Increase Access to Apprenticeship Opportunities for Underrepresented Populations. Take the Pledge to Show Your Support to Increase Access to Apprenticeship Opportunities for Underrepresented Populations. By taking this…
Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Age: Employers Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the U.S. Registered Apprenticeship System
JFF celebrates the launch of its new national Center of Excellence to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Registered Apprenticeship through lively roundtable discussions with employers on the importance of DEIA in apprenticeships.…
Youth Apprenticeship: A Vision for the Future, A Plan for Today
Learn more about the promise of apprenticeship for in-school and out-of-school youth. Learn more about the promise of apprenticeship for in-school and out-of-school youth. Visit JFF's Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning Panels Introduction &…
Remote Ready?
Low-income older workers have largely been left out of the dramatic shift toward remote work, potentially cutting off valuable opportunities for greater productivity, flexibility, and economic advancement. This paper explores how to make remote work…
Dual Enrollment for Students from Special Populations
Interest in dual enrollment is rising in California and nationwide, but students from special populations—including English learners, students with disabilities, foster youth, and young people experiencing homelessness—are too often left on the sidelines. This report…
Redesigning Training Programs for the COVID-19 Era and Beyond
Training and education will be key to helping displaced workers find stable jobs in the post-pandemic recovery, but programs need to be reimagined with equity at the forefront to ensure that they benefit everyone equally.…
How Apprenticeship Programs for Opportunity Youth Stay Resilient Through the COVID-19 Recession
This report looks at strategies for sustaining and expanding Registered Apprenticeship pathways for opportunity youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors highlight promising practices from workforce boards and community-based organizations, and address topics including the…