2025 State of the U.S. Labor Force The American Job Quality Study reveals that most U.S. workers (60%) lack quality jobs, resulting in lower well-being and satisfaction, factors that affect retention, productivity, and business performance.…
JFF helps drive regional and statewide pathways systems infrastructure, implementation, and innovation in Texas. The network has reached more than 120 local education agencies, more than 35 institutions of higher education, 24 workforce boards, and…
JFF and partners are expanding pathways to high-wage tech careers in Huntsville, Alabama, with an initiative that features boot camps, wraparound supports, and employer engagement. A Call to Action The Huntsville project has shown what’s…
AI is transforming education and work. This project explores how postsecondary institutions and regional leaders in the Inland Empire and Central Valley can use AI to accelerate economic mobility , especially for adult learners. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the…
A resource to help employers build support for workplace strategies that leverage worker voice. The workplace is changing faster than ever. Employees expect to be heard and valued, while organizations face rising turnover, rapid technological…
The Employer’s Playbook for Unlocking Skilled Talent through Community College Partnerships Community college career and technical education (CTE) programs offer a powerful solution to today’s talent challenges. This playbook introduces the business value of partnering…
Partnerships in Practice is a resource offering strategies, tools, and advice for employers who want to tap into skilled talent from community college career and technical Education programs. Partnerships in Practice is a companion piece…
Grounded in JFF’s legacy of postsecondary networks, Engaging Leaders and Empowering Vision that Actively Transforms Education (ELEVATE) provides the infrastructure, community, and vision needed to achieve enduring state-level impact and move us towards JFF’s North…
In this brief, JFF highlights three case studies of innovative programs that illustrate how dual enrollment can support workforce goals and the critical role policy plays in enabling these models. Dual enrollment is a proven…