37% of U.S. adults have difficulty paying for usual household expenses
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
71% of U.S. employers struggle to find the skilled talent they need
Source: ManpowerGroup
70% of U.S. workers lack support for career development at work
Source: Gallup
More than 90 million people do not have quality jobs and can’t climb the economic ladder.
Too many people can’t access affordable, effective education and training, and find jobs that drive economic success for themselves and their families. At the same time, too many businesses can’t hire enough workers with the skills to fuel their growth.
How we make progress
We transform education and workforce systems to drive success for all, including populations who face barriers to economic advancement, such as:
- People without a 4-year college degree
- People of color, even those with a 4-year degree
- Women, even those with a 4-year degree
- People with criminal records
Create
more quality jobs and ensure people are prepared for them.
Empower
employers to hire based on skills instead of degrees.
Advocate
for policies that enable all people to support themselves and their families.
“There’s unlimited possibilities for what can happen when you partner with JFF.”
—Taylor Shead, CEO, Stemuli
Our team of changemakers
Leadership
Board of Directors
