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…
Job Progression Tool
Helping Workers See Pathways to Economic Advancement The Job Progression Tool, developed by McKinsey & Company on behalf of the Rework America Alliance, is a digital solution that job coaches and career navigators can use…
Building and Scaling Equitable Pathways in Your Region
Leveraging Community Learnings to Drive Systems Change This body of work leverages the collective learnings and experiences of the Building Equitable Pathways initiative to provide curated sets of resources that address some of the most common and…
Transforming Training and the Eligible Training Provider List to Serve the U.S. Workforce
Recommendations From the Workforce Transformation Policy Council The Task Force on Transforming Training and the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), an offshoot of the Workforce Transformation Policy Council (WTPC), share policy recommendations for improving our…
Activator Training Program
Learn how to engage employers in implementing more equitable hiring and talent management practices with the Activator Training Program. Developed for change leaders, business advisors, and workforce specialists, the Activator Training Program provides guidance to…
Recommendations for a Fully Funded and Transformed Workforce Development System
In this brief, Jobs for the Future (JFF) presents our policy recommendations for overhauling the U.S. workforce development and postsecondary education systems—and putting millions more people on pathways to quality jobs. Recommendations Endnotes This…
Job Quality Academy Starter Guide
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…
Design and Implementation of College and Career Pathways in Rural Communities
College and career pathways are a critical strategy for supporting economic development in rural communities and creating economic advancement opportunities for youth. However, implementing pathways requires recognizing rural communities’ unique needs and opportunities. This report…
Equity in Action: Exploring Nine Case Examples in California
JFF provides nine examples of high-impact efforts in California that are undertaking the work of advancing equity, offering lessons for state leaders looking to maximize impact of their investments. Across the United States, various investments…