Most Recent Publications

Rising to the Literacy Challenge: Building Adult Education Systems in New England (March 2003)
Rising to the Literacy Challenge examines adult basic education in the six New England states, with findings and recommendations. The report is designed to... read more
High-Leverage Governance Strategies for Workforce Development Systems (March 2003)
For employer organizations seeking to influence local workforce development systems, this report describes exemplary governance strategies in the areas of: plan... read more
Hiring, Retaining, and Advancing Front-Line Workers: A Guide to Successful Human Resources Practices (March 2003)
Looking at innovative companies that hire large numbers of entry-level workers, JFF has identified human resources practices that have improved the employment a... read more
The Workforce Advantage: An Audio Conference on Successful Practices (March 2003)
JFF and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City co-hosted an audio conference to discuss employer strategies for simultaneously advancing low-income workers... read more
Comments on the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (February 2003)
In February 2003, JFF submitted comments to the U.S. House of Representatives, Education and Workforce Committee on the reauthorization of the Workforce Investm... read more
Employer-Led Organizations and Career Ladders: Linking Worker Advancement with the Skill Needs of Employers (February 2003)
Career ladders meet both employers' needs for a workforce with the right skills and low-wage, low-skilled workers' needs for advancement opportunities. This iss... read more
Mentoring (February 2003)
Mentoring programs address key employer concerns: retention, productivity, and workplace morale. Moreover, as co-workers help newly hired, entry-level employee... read more
From Stakeholders to Partners: Organizing Community Partnerships for Workforce Development (February 2003)
This issue brief from Workforce Innovation Networks (WINs) highlights the skills and qualities of successful collaborative leaders, as well as practical guideli... read more
Working Together on Worker Training (February 2003)
This issue brief for Workforce Innovation Networks (WINs) addresses the advantages of inter-firm cooperation in meeting workforce development needs. P... read more
Leapfrogging Over the Status Quo: E-Learning and the Challenge of Adult Literacy (November 2002)
The marketplace for e-learning software and services is bypassing the education and training needs of low-income youth and adults. Leapfrogging Over the St... read more