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Survey Finds Voters Want Elected Officials to Prioritize Job Quality and Education Affordability
October 20, 2026Ahead of the 2026 midterms, new JFF polling explores voters’ economic outlook, financial security, and priorities for elected officials on quality jobs, workforce skills, and affordable education and training. Voter Views on Education, Training, and…
Report/ResearchSurvey Finds Voters Support Starting Career Preparation Earlier and for Stronger Action from Elected Officials
October 15, 2026Ahead of the 2026 midterms, JFF and Britebound released national polling on voter sentiment about young people’s career readiness and what more should be done to prepare them. The survey shows strong support for policies…
ProjectAccelerating State Readiness for Workforce Pell
October 8, 2026A multi-state partnership to support implementation and strengthen nondegree credential systems An initiative led by JFF, in partnership with the Data Quality Campaign, is helping a cohort of states address immediate Workforce Pell implementation demands…
Case StudyFrom Farmwork to Opportunity
October 5, 2026How Two Central Valley Organizations Pair Financial Supports With Trusted Guidance California’s Farmworkers Advancement Program shows how financial supports and trusted guidance can help farmworkers navigate training, overcome barriers, and move into stable new careers…
Report/ResearchThe State of America’s Skilled Trades
September 30, 2026A National Report A national report and interactive dashboard reveal the forces shaping America’s skilled trades workforce, and opportunities to strengthen career pathways, guide investment, and build capacity for the future. The report pairs these…
Report/ResearchReady for What's Next: The Search for a Better Career Path
September 29, 2026The Search for a Better Career Path Drawing on a national survey, this report examines how adults without a college degree are responding to workplace change—and what employers and workforce partners can do to help…
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October 20, 2026 | Press Release
Independent Voters More Pessimistic Than Democrats or Republicans About the Economy and Their Financial Futures
Heading into midterm elections, new research from Jobs for the Future finds voters rank quality jobs alongside prices and health care as top election priorities BOSTON (Oct. 20, 2026) — As November’s midterm elections approach,…
October 15, 2026 | Press Release
New National Poll: Voters Rank Career Readiness Among Their Top Issues and Say Elected Officials Aren’t Doing Enough
New survey from Jobs for the Future and Britebound shows broad voter support for starting career preparation earlier and for stronger action from elected officials BOSTON, MA OCT 15, 2026 – More than eight in…
October 8, 2026 | Press Release
JFF & Data Quality Campaign Launch New Initiative to Help States Put Workforce Pell into Action
Initiative will help five states lay the groundwork for maximizing Workforce Pell and strengthening nondegree credential ecosystems BOSTON, MA – October 8, 2026 – Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that drives transformation…
September 30, 2026 | In the News
Zoom Cares Expands AI for Good Initiative With $2.75M in New Grants supporting Education, Workforce Development, and Nonprofit AI Readiness
Zoom
September 30, 2026 | In the News
Navigating the Future of Work: A Conversation with JFF’s Maria Flynn
EdSurge
September 28, 2026 | In the News
How Can Schools Connect Students to Careers? A New Compact Has a Plan—and Money
Education Week