April 20, 2018
Going green does more than help the environment; it creates jobs. JFF teams with employers and educators to open green economy careers to low-income adults.
New Paths to Professional Nursing (NPPN), funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s New Jersey Health Initiatives program, demonstrates that it is possible to create a pipeline of nursing candidates who live in and resemble…
By 2030, Florida will need to create two million net new jobs to accommodate an additional six million residents. At the same time, rapid technological innovation is shifting the skills and competencies required for jobs.…
What does it take to be a green roof professional? Statistics on GRPs and annual green roof construction are not readily available; however, according to GRHC’s research on its members, the green roof industry experienced double-digit…
The rural counties of Region 7, a sub-state area designated by the state of Alabama to address workforce development issues, has yet to fully recover from the 2007 economic recession. This report outlines Region 7’s…
Using plants and soils via green infrastructure and low-impact development designs, US cities are enhancing their communities and more effectively managing water resources. By Robert Goo, environmental protection specialist, Office of Water, US Environmental Protection…
JFF’s two-year NatureWORKS Initiative aims to better understand the GI workforce and training needs. Related Content
Community colleges are a gateway to some of the best jobs in the US for adults from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Many growing opportunities are now coming from the sustainability, clean energy, and wildlife preservation sectors.…
The project will generate information to enable state, regional, and local applicants to gain access to relevant federal programs and advance their economic development goals. The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at…
The National Fund for Workforce Solution’s Young Adult Initiatives aim to test and implement new strategies for targeting and investing in America’s young adults so that employers and workforce development can tap into this workforce.…
This brief highlights major policy and program solutions explored during a summit convened by JFF and partners to address the manufacturing skills gap and how to generate the robust talent pipeline needed. Advanced manufacturing is…