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Super Intelligence, Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Apprenticeship Incentive Fund
November 2, 2026Expanding Registered Apprenticeship across critical infrastructure industries, including Super Intelligence, semiconductor, and nuclear energy Applications are open for the Super Intelligence (SI), Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, which will distribute $34 million…
Report/ResearchBlueprint for the Future: Strengthening Inclusive Talent Pathways in the Built Environment
October 30, 2026This report examines the built environment workforce, identifies barriers to career entry, advancement, and retention, and outlines opportunities for employers, educators, and funders to strengthen talent pathways. The built environment workforce is large, growing, and…
Report/ResearchThe American Job Quality Study
October 22, 20262026 State of the U.S. Labor Force The second year of the American Job Quality Study shows that 6 in 10 American workers still lack quality jobs, and populations including Gen Z workers and people…
Report/ResearchSurvey 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…
Recent News
November 3, 2026 | Press Release
JFF Opens Applications for $34 Million Fund to Expand Registered Apprenticeship in Critical Infrastructure Industries
Fund will provide up to $6,000 per new apprentice to expand the workforce supporting Super Intelligence, semiconductor, and nuclear energy infrastructure industries BOSTON (November 2, 2026) — Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit…
November 2, 2026 | In the News
Georgia's skilled trades workforce challenge
11Alive
November 2, 2026 | In the News
The blue-collar AI job market is booming. Will data center backlash make it go bust?
CNBC
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…