Profiles of higher education in prison programs showcase trailblazing efforts to hire and empower people who were once incarcerated, highlighting their leadership, transformative impact, and strategies to overcome systemic employment barriers. Among other things, easing…
Lessons Learned and Vision for the Future This report details how the Rework America Alliance furthers skills-based practice adoption amongst small and medium-sized businesses. Key lessons learned, future plans, and recommendations are also shared. Executive…
Digital wallets that store verifiable credentials are transforming how individuals manage their professional identities and reshaping the way jobseekers and employers interact in the talent marketplace. This 2025 Jobs for the Future (JFF) market scan…
A literature review of the data and evidence around adult learners (age 25+) in the U.S. postsecondary education system, with particular attention to online settings and Black learners. Black Adult Learners and Online Settings:…
A Framework for Program Design and Systems Change This framework serves as a guide for state agencies and workforce practitioners looking to support populations facing systemic barriers through actionable insights that advance equity-driven workforce strategies.…
Based on JFF and IRC’s regional pilot, this field guide serves as a human-centered resource for community-based organizations interested in adopting learning and employment records technology. This field guide, developed by Jobs for the Future…
The Rework America State Network is a non-partisan collaboration of workforce leaders from governors’ offices, state agencies, and state workforce boards committed to improving economic advancement for workers in the United States. A Forum for…
These toolkits highlight emerging AI-driven shifts in jobs and skills, offering insights for training providers and small business leaders to support worker-centric AI adoption and workforce development strategies. This work was made possible with support…
This guide outlines five key standards for organizations looking to develop or improve leadership opportunities for young workers. The standards are designed to foster leadership skills, career development, and self-determination. This guide, developed by Jobs…