Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all.
JFF CEO Maria Flynn urges employers to see beyond personal opinions about abortion and take action to ensure that women of all socioeconomic backgrounds have the health care services they need to succeed in the workplace and achieve equitable economic advancement.
It’s very, very challenging five, 10, 15 years out, for [a criminal record] to still be a question that you have to deal with on the job application.
Income share agreements (ISA) have garnered significant excitement as a new tool to finance postsecondary education, but it is unclear what effect they have on racial and gender equity. Using a proprietary data set of ISA contract holder records, this report analyzes differences in contract terms and repayment patterns across demographic groups, finding no consistent and significant favorability toward one racial/ethnic or gender group over another.
Dramatic disruptions in our labor market and economy require a responsive and dynamic model for postsecondary education. The lines between learning and work are fading as people find that they must continually develop new skills throughout their careers to keep pace with the demands of an ever-evolving economy. These new realities have created an environment that requires a new model for postsecondary education - one that prioritizes equitable economic mobility for an increasingly diverse student population. Jobs for the Future (JFF) introduces Guided Career Pathways: a new postsecondary model for today's learners. Visit, guidedcareerpathways.com
Committing to a Flexible, Accelerated, and Equitable Learning Experience for Economic Advancement
Equitable economic growth requires inclusion at every step of the way, from how we design our education and training systems to how we use collaborative strategies and coordinated investments for regional economic development. JFF presents a vision for growing our economy differently, prioritizing asset-based, cross-sector approaches to build community resilience.
The outcomes from this initiative have the potential to scale and transform postsecondary education for learners who are incarcerated.
This select group of education leaders lets experience be their guide in developing state and federal policies that help students attain credentials for greater success in the labor market.
The United States needs more quality jobs, but worker voices are rarely included in the search for solutions. JFF is partnering with worker-owned cooperative Turning Basin Labs to chart an alternative path for economic growth and quality job creation that benefits workers, companies, and regional economies. Central to this partnership is putting workers at the center of research, design, strategy, and implementation to create equitable employment solutions grounded in lived experience.
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