Thinking Big: A Framework for States on Scaling Up Community College Innovation
Thinking Big: A Framework for States on Scaling Up Community College Innovation In the education and workforce fields, it is often difficult to properly scale up “boutique” programs that aim at improving student outcomes. *Thinking…
Implementation of Accelerating Opportunity: Lessons for the Field
Implementation of Accelerating Opportunity: Lessons for the Field This report details the first three years of the Accelerating Opportunity initiative, diving into what worked and what lessons were learned along the way. Related…
Accelerating Opportunity: A Portrait of Students and Their Program Experiences from the 2014 Student Survey
Accelerating Opportunity: A Portrait of Students and Their Program Experiences from the 2014 Student Survey This report, performed in partnership with the Urban Institute, presents findings from a survey of students enrolled in Accelerating Opportunity…
Lessons Learned from Accelerating Opportunity
Lessons Learned from Accelerating Opportunity What are the most important aspects of combining Adult Basic Education and career and technical training? After four years of building the Accelerating Opportunity initiative, JFF has the knowledge to…
A Resource Guide to Engaging Employers
A Resource Guide to Engaging Employers This resource guide presents working models of successful employer engagement and lessons for securing and sustaining partnerships with employers, in addition to helping education and training providers fully realize…
Pathways to Tech Careers
JFF, along with partners Per Scholas and General Assembly, is leveraging Per Scholas’ evidence-based training programs to propel young adults into high-need IT jobs. Pathways to Tech Careers is a four-year initiative establishing and expanding…
Four Ways to Increase the Value of Short-Term Credentials: A Guide for Community Colleges
Four Ways to Increase the Value of Short-Term Credentials: A Guide for Community Colleges This report sets out to explore what causes the disconnect between community colleges and employers and offer solutions that would better…
IMT Critical to Growth at Hayes Performance Systems
Hayes has a long history as a manufacturer of motorcycle brakes, and it’s seeking to extend that expertise into other automotive markets. For Hayes to diversify successfully, its workers need to be flexible, nimble, and…
Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership
We support Great Lakes communities in building high-quality college and career pathways that equip students—particularly students who have historically been marginalized or underrepresented—to thrive in college, career, and beyond. JFF is helping the communities develop…