How States Are Reimagining Career Pathways Learn how Illinois, Ohio, and Maryland are building flexible pathway models that preserve rigor, expand access, and help education systems keep pace with changing workforce needs. States and regions…
Meeting the Moment to Advance Economic Opportunity for Young Americans JFF gathered together more than two dozen funders in conversation about the generational challenges facing young people attempting to enter the labor market and build careers precisely when entry-level…
Electronics industry workers are navigating college-to-career hurdles with certifications and connections from the world’s leading electronics manufacturing trade association The Global Electronics Association supports industry health in an in-demand field with multiple entry points for…
JFF, CEA, and the Alliance, announce newest cohort of Corrections Education-to-Employment Leadership Academy (CELA) JFF, CEA, and the Alliance have formed a strategic partnership to continue and build upon the legacy of the past four…
U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Hearing On June 24, 2026, JFF Senior Advisor John Ladd testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development at a hearing on…
JFF does a deep dive into a new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House and Senate that aims to provide consumer protections and regulatory guidance for the outcomes-based financing market. At Jobs for the…
Lessons and Successes from the Center for the Future of Arizona In Arizona, students and employers benefit from work-based learning opportunities through trusted employer partnerships that build talent pipelines. Roles, Strategies, and Employer Engagement Dos…
JFF announces JUMP Leadership Academy participants The JUMP Leadership Academy participants are young adults who have been impacted by the justice system and are now learning about public policy, strengthening their leadership skills, and using…
Driven by place-based organizations, JFF is testing the impact of five design strategies that promote community-informed shifts toward skills-based economies. Across the United States, regional workforce and economic development systems are striving to move from promise to practice on skills-based talent management. Many agree that skills…