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Statement
Statement from JFF CEO Maria Flynn on Google’s Expansion of the IT Support Training Program
This builds on the work led by JFF to bring innovative solutions to the public sector in close partnership with community college leaders and serves as Google’s contribution toward its Pledge to America’s Workers. Flynn…
October 3, 2019
Press Release
Nonprofit Venture Fund Will Back Employment Tech to Unlock Potential of Low-Income, Low-to-Middle-Skill Workers
BOSTON (JULY 30, 2019) — National nonprofit JFF today announced its acquisition of the Employment Technology Fund (ETF), a multimillion-dollar social impact fund that invests in technology companies that help close skill gaps and improve…
July 30, 2019
In the News
Joel Vargas in "Students From Educated Families More Likely to Take Dual-Credit Courses"
Data released Feb. 5 by the U.S. Department of Education show that 34 percent of all high school students take dual-credit courses. That figure rises to 42 percent for students whose parents have bachelor’s degrees.…
February 5, 2019
In the News
Joel Vargas in "Connecting Students With College and Careers"
In The New York Times‘ weekly Bulletin Board, JFF’s Joel Vargas was quoted in a short story that discussed making high school students’ senior year more valuable. Vargas shared his belief that weaving a focus…
October 2, 2018
Press Release
JFF Announces $1 Billion Wage Gain Challenge in Partnership with Schmidt Futures’ Alliance for the American Dream
Innovative Competition Unveiled at JFF’s NationalSummit, Horizons: A Vision for Economic Advancement NEW ORLEANS (June 13, 2018) —JFF, a national nonprofit that accelerates the alignment and transformation ofthe American workforce and education systems, announced today…
June 13, 2018
Press Release
JFF Launches JFFLabs to Accelerate and Scale Economic Advancement Opportunities
National nonprofit expands work to transform and realign the U.S. workforce and education systems San Francisco, CA—February 26, 2018—JFF, a leading national workforce and education nonprofit driving America’s economic innovation movement, announced today the launch…
February 26, 2018
Press Release
New Report Highlights Job Opportunities in Green Infrastructure
New Report Highlights Job Opportunities in Green Infrastructure Training, certification could professionalize, enhance the field March 27, 2017—Boston, MA— Jobs linked to the growth of green infrastructure are expected to expand in coming years and…
March 27, 2017