Ahead of the 2026 midterms, JFF and Britebound released national polling on voter sentiment about young people’s career readiness and what more should be done to prepare them. The survey shows strong support for policies…
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…
Service experiences offer high-quality work-based learning and training that helps people build skills, social capital, and connections to careers while strengthening communities. JFF works to expand these programs and pathways. What Are Service-to-Career Pathways? Service-to-career…
How Western North Carolina is Reclaiming its Manufacturing Legacy Through Worker-Owned Innovation The Industrial Commons shows how a rural community can reclaim its manufacturing legacy while building economic opportunity that is accessible, environmentally sustainable, and…
With JFF’s support: More than 1,000 young people were served through pre-apprenticeship or Registered Apprenticeship. 10 youth-serving organizations received funding, coaching, and peer learning to expand apprenticeship programs. Andrew Hoffman of Maine met his goal…
Findings from JFF's Next-Generation Apprenticeship for Next Generation Talent Initiative JFF shares outcomes and key learnings from its DOL-funded four-year initiative, Next-Generation Apprenticeship for Next-Generation Talent, to expand access to pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship for…
Federal and State Policy Recommendations for Quality Work-Based Learning This policy blueprint recommends federal and state policies rooted in JFF’s Work-Based Learning Framework to build stronger work-based learning systems that support learners at every stage…
Goodwill of North Georgia's Apprenticeship Expansion Strategy This impact story highlights how Goodwill North Georgia uses an organization-wide approach to expand regional apprenticeships. Its established infrastructure drives scalable growth and increases apprenticeship opportunities across communities.…
Building a National Movement for Trauma-Informed Culinary Training This impact story highlights JFF’s partnership with Catalyst Kitchens to expand access to Registered Apprenticeship for youth and young adults and build a nationwide movement for trauma-informed…