This resource outlines how federal data systems track dual enrollment, identifies critical information gaps, and offers policymakers options to improve national data collection for better participation, program quality, and outcomes. Nationally, 82% of high schools…
Starting July 1, 2026, eligible students enrolled in programs newly approved by the state and the U.S. Department of Education will be able to receive a Workforce Pell Grant, potentially broadening pathways to quality jobs…
Dual enrollment is a proven strategy that boosts high school, college, and workforce success. JFF’s new brief debunks common myths to clarify what these programs are and why they matter. Jobs for the Future is heading…
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…
This two-pager summarizes findings from our new 50-state analysis outlining how states can build more effective career navigations systems for young people and identifying which states have adopted key policies to achieve that goal. Few…
This report highlights the need for states to build more effective career navigation systems to better meet the needs of all young people and analyzes the extent to which each state has enacted the policies…
This report recommends a comprehensive set of federal policies to modernize and scale apprenticeships, meeting the needs of today’s workers and the demands of today’s economy. The U.S. labor market is at a crossroads. Unemployment…
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.…