2026 State of the U.S. Labor Force The second year of the American Job Quality Study shows that 6 in 10 American workers still lack quality jobs, and populations including Gen Z workers and people…
A National Report A national report and interactive dashboard reveal the forces shaping America’s skilled trades workforce, and opportunities to strengthen career pathways, guide investment, and build capacity for the future. The report pairs these…
The Search for a Better Career Path Drawing on a national survey, this report examines how adults without a college degree are responding to workplace change—and what employers and workforce partners can do to help…
With JFF’s support: 60 corporate HR leaders learned skills-first hiring practices, found new talent, and boosted retention. Participants included Meta, Delta Air Lines, and Wells Fargo. Startup EnGen hired the highly skilled staff it needed…
A JFF analysis of employer signals, short term credentials, and regional highlights A road map to today’s digital jobs landscape—labor market trends, credentials, employer insights, and regional examples to expand equitable, skills-based pathways into digital…
A tool to help companies identify their next skills-based wins This practical decision-making tool guides organizations to their next high-impact skills-based practice. It showcases proven actions across six areas of talent management, giving HR leaders…
Nine leading-edge private investment firms demonstrate the industry’s potential to drive economic advancement for millions of workers, but impact at scale proves challenging for a variety of reasons. Activities The work was made up of…
An HR leader’s guide to assessing organizational readiness and accelerating skills-based transformation. Advancing and sustaining your organization’s skills-based talent practices is a significant, enterprise-wide effort that requires ongoing engagement, executive support, and a shared sense of…
This report urges education and workforce leaders to link data across sectors to boost economic mobility for all—and offers guidance for building the partnerships needed to make it happen. Millions of Americans do not have…