JFF works with colleges, states, and partners to design flexible, learner-centered pathways that help adults complete educational goals and achieve economic mobility. Adult learners (students 25 or older) represent approximately one-third of all enrolled college…
Leveraging 2Gen Approaches Through 2Gen approaches, colleges can increase access and improve outcomes for student parents and tomorrow’s learners. Building connections between family-serving organizations and education and training providers to help parents access quality jobs…
In this self-paced online training course, you’ll build essential knowledge about disability and employment and learn actionable strategies to strengthen participation in apprenticeship among people with disabilities. Register now The course is free, but registration…
Skills are the currency of future-focused colleges and universities. Skills-first learning models, like competency-based education, have the power to transform the U.S. education system, strengthening the education-to-work pipeline and expanding career opportunities to millions of…
The Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education: Implementation Blueprint is a hands-on road map for institutional and system leaders designing direct assessment CBE programs that meet the needs of today’s learners. This resource expands upon the 2020…
This report provides a comprehensive guide to replicating and scaling California’s regional apprenticeship intermediary networks. It offers actionable insights on how these networks can streamline employer engagement, foster inclusivity, and align educational programs with industry…
California’s regional intermediaries, such as LAUNCH, NCAN, and SCAN, offer scalable solutions for apprenticeship expansion by bridging and connecting education, industry, support service providers, government, labor, and other apprenticeship stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and reducing employer…
This brief summarizes a policy webinar analyzing youth participation in Registered Apprenticeship programs and recommends further reading, tools and resources to build equity and inclusion into apprenticeships. Results JFF engaged a broad group of subject…
California’s apprenticeship programs are booming, thanks to increased funding and state support. While progress is significant, the California Community College Chancellor’s Office aims to do more. This report analyzes the current apprenticeship landscape, identifies promising…