The Impact Employer Model
The Impact Employer Model provides a comprehensive toolkit with structured guidance to help business leaders, like you, to strategically invest in the well-being of their employees and propel business growth—without the overwhelm.
Unequal Opportunities: Examining Quality and Diversity in Green Jobs
Addressing disparities in green jobs is crucial for an inclusive transition. The report analyzes disparities in job quality and workforce demographics to inform strategies for equitable employment. Endnotes: (i) It is anticipated that the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
Eliminating Dead Ends at School, at Work, and in Life
Policy Recommendations for Ensuring Boundless Opportunities at School, at Work, and in Life No Dead Ends offers a common-sense, field-tested policy road map for re-engineering our education and workforce systems so everyone has boundless opportunities…
JFF's Workforce Transformation Policy Council
The Workforce Transformation Policy Council leverages the expansive vision of future-focused workforce development leaders to transform federal workforce policy for tomorrow’s economy. Results With insights drawn from nine focus group conversations and over 20 individual…
Tech Jobs Are in High Demand, but Are They High Quality?
This resource applies JFF’s Quality Jobs Framework to the tech sector using national data that examines key components of quality jobs.
Disrupt the Divide
JFF’s Disrupt the Divide initiative supports postsecondary institutions in increasing Black learners’ success in accessing and completing programs that lead to high-wage jobs in growing industries. Results The six participating community colleges will partner with…
Community College Workforce Consortium
The Community College Workforce Consortium is spearheaded by visionary leaders in higher education dedicated to driving economic advancement for students by addressing the workforce development needs of their communities. Results The CCWC consists of 24…
Job Quality Academy Starter Guide Copy
In 2023, Jobs for the Future (JFF), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, hosted the Job Quality Academy, a professional development and strategic planning technical assistance program for 16 community teams representing the…
Racial Disparities in Student Loan Affordability
JFF analyzes monthly student loan repayment burdens across racial groups, finding that, on average, Black borrowers pay a greater percentage of their monthly income toward student loans than white borrowers. Key Takeaways On average, Black…