Reimagining Postsecondary Education for Adult Learners Eight California colleges are rethinking how they serve adult learners—simplifying complex systems, strengthening belonging, and creating more flexible pathways to credentials and economic mobility. Throughout California and across the…
Three sector partnerships show how regional workforce leaders can use data, employer relationships, and flexible strategies to adapt to economic change and build stronger pathways to quality jobs. Introduction Industry-led workforce development depends on strong…
Today's learners deserve credential paths that are flexible, relevant, and valuable Postsecondary education must move beyond rigid, time-based structures toward learner-centered models that recognize skills, increase flexibility, connect learning to economic opportunity, and better serve…
Success stories and opportunities for growth in Athens, Georgia Partners in Athens show that listening to students and employers can strengthen dual enrollment and work-based learning by improving access, alignment, advising, and employer-fit. Thank you…
Small and mid-sized businesses employ nearly half of U.S. workers, yet most skills-first tools target large enterprises. Through JFF’s eight-month partnership, six businesses codesigned practical, skills-based talent solutions. Key Takeaways Starting skills-first transformation at the…
This analysis examines federal waivers requested by states and approved by the U.S. DOL under WIOA, highlighting efforts to reshape workforce systems and better serve workers, jobseekers, and employers nationwide. And this timing matters. Rapid…
Horizons 2026: Moving fast, centering job quality, and building human connection will strengthen work in the AI age Main stage speakers such as Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun, spaceflight crew member Aisha Bowe, and policymakers…
Jobs for the Future (JFF) facilitated a real-world test of digital credentials and wallets. It revealed what works and what needs fixing. These insights will help developers build platforms that make a truly skills-first labor…
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…