News Releases

Obama Administration Receives Ten Recommendations To Restore U.S. Economic Vitality From Nationally Recognized Nonprofit (December 16, 2008)
JFF has released An Agenda for the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress, addressing two of America’s most pressing challenges: the call for economic recovery and growth; and the need for more equitable economic and educational opportunity...read more
National Workforce Development Effort Announces $5 Million in New Local Grants (November 20, 2008)
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions announced today the addition of 11 regional collaboratives and one new partner investor to its national effort to move low-wage workers into higher paying jobs while providing employers with the skilled workers...read more
What It Takes to Succeed in the 21st Century—and How New Englanders Are Faring (October 16, 2008)
At a time of historic economic uncertainty, a new Nellie Mae Education Foundation report finds that in order for New Englanders to prosper in a rapidly changing economy and society, there will need to be a change in the way all of the region’s...read more
States Are Expanding Dual Enrollment Policies To Reach Underserved Populations, Increase College Success (May 29, 2008)
Dual enrollment is no longer just for gifted and talented high school students hoping to get a head start on college, according to a new report by Jobs for the Future. On Ramp to College: A State Policymaker's Guide to Dual Enrollment reviews trends...read more
Foundation Support Grows To Build Workforce Skills And Prosperity For Low-Wage Earners (May 7, 2008)
The Council on Foundations’ 2008 Philanthropy Summit today highlighted programs of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions as emblematic of successful approaches to workforce development.  The recognition came as new support was announced to...read more
Two Community Colleges Win National "Excellence Award" (April 8, 2008)
The Community College of Baltimore County in Maryland and South Texas College in McAllen, Texas, today received the 2008 MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award...read more
National Jobs Initiative Awards Grants to Eight Projects to Help Frontline Workers Upgrade Skills and Advance Career Opportunities (February 28, 2008)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded $3.5 million in grants to projects in eight states to help advance the careers of frontline health care workers by providing training to build skills, increase earning potential and improve the quality of...read more
Local Employers Seek to Advance More Black and Latino Men (January 10, 2008)
Today, more than 200 government and school officials along with business and community leaders discussed ways to help men of color overcome traditional obstacles to gaining and succeeding in high-skill, higher-paid jobsread more
Six Community Colleges Selected as Finalists for National Award (January 4, 2008)
Every two years, the MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award goes to two colleges that make significant institutional commitments to helping first-time college-goers, new immigrants, working adults, welfare recipients, high school dropouts...read more