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In the News
Quality Jobs Encourage Advancement, Learning, Workers Say
Those with high-quality jobs were significantly more likely to say their employer provides them with the training needed to advance in their careers, a JFF report said.
September 12, 2023
In the News
How To Break The Cycle Of Low-Wage Jobs
The United States might be enjoying unemployment rates at a near 50-year low this Labor Day, but it’s a far more complicated story for many U.S. workers. More than 19 million workers are estimated to…
September 1, 2023
In the News
Almost 2 in 5 Workers Say Their Jobs Are of ‘Low’ or ‘Medium’ Quality
An article in WorkingNation highlighted research from Morning Consult and Jobs for the Future assessing how U.S. workers feel about the quality of their jobs. Findings from the survey of 2,199 adults indicate that workers…
August 31, 2023
In the News
AI could ‘turn good jobs into bad jobs’—3 labor historians on what the future of work might hold
More than a third, 37% of adults are pessimistic about the future impact of AI on workers, according to a recent Jobs for the Future survey of 2,204 adults, and 25% believe AI will hurt…
August 28, 2023
In the News
JFF’s Genevieve Martin in “Some Applicants With Criminal History and Credentials Hired Over Other Applicants”
JFF’s Genevieve Martin in “Some Applicants With Criminal History and Credentials Hired Over Other Applicants” Genevieve Martin, a senior director in Jobs for the Future’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement, was recently quoted in…
August 7, 2023
In the News
Shop class is grounded, high school aviation classes are taking flight
With the aviation industry facing worker shortages, K-12 schools try to offer a runway into jobs in the field
August 3, 2023
In the News
JFF’s Brandi Mandato in “Licensing Barriers Keep People With Criminal Records From Education and Training”
JFF’s Brandi Mandato in “Licensing Barriers Keep People With Criminal Records From Education and Training” Brandi Mandato, a senior director in Jobs for the Future’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement, was recently quoted in…
August 2, 2023
Press Release
Majority of Workers Report They Need New Skills to Prepare for AI's Future Impact
Majority of Workers Report They Need New Skills to Prepare for AI's Future Impact Jobs for the Future releases new survey on artificial intelligence and the future of work. BOSTON (July 13, 2023) — More…
July 13, 2023
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Jobs for the Future Urges Institutions to Advance Diversity After SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions—reversing more than 40 years of precedent—is an unfortunate reminder of the systemic barriers many still face in accessing higher education. Affirmative action has…
June 26, 2023