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…
A National Strategy to Scale Registered Apprenticeship in the U.S Apprenticeship has long connected workers to opportunity and employers to talent. This brief analyzes the current slowdown, top growth opportunities, and actionable steps to reach…
Disrupt the Divide helps community colleges redesign pathways to quality jobs using labor market data, institutional metrics, and student voice—improving program fit, belonging, and future-ready skills while aligning education with regional opportunities. This blog explores…
Moving beyond concept to implementation—where educators and employers share responsibility for developing talent. Big Blur 2.0 calls on employers to co-create talent development strategies in partnership with educators, moving from vision to action by fully…