Small and mid-sized businesses employ nearly half of U.S. workers, yet most skills-first tools target large enterprises. Through JFF’s eight-month partnership, six businesses codesigned practical, skills-based talent solutions. Key Takeaways Starting skills-first transformation at the…
This analysis examines federal waivers requested by states and approved by the U.S. DOL under WIOA, highlighting efforts to reshape workforce systems and better serve workers, jobseekers, and employers nationwide. And this timing matters. Rapid…
Horizons 2026: Moving fast, centering job quality, and building human connection will strengthen work in the AI age Main stage speakers such as Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun, spaceflight crew member Aisha Bowe, and policymakers…
Jobs for the Future (JFF) facilitated a real-world test of digital credentials and wallets. It revealed what works and what needs fixing. These insights will help developers build platforms that make a truly skills-first labor…
How States Are Reimagining Career Pathways Learn how Illinois, Ohio, and Maryland are building flexible pathway models that preserve rigor, expand access, and help education systems keep pace with changing workforce needs. States and regions…
Meeting the Moment to Advance Economic Opportunity for Young Americans JFF gathered together more than two dozen funders in conversation about the generational challenges facing young people attempting to enter the labor market and build careers precisely when entry-level…
Electronics industry workers are navigating college-to-career hurdles with certifications and connections from the world’s leading electronics manufacturing trade association The Global Electronics Association supports industry health in an in-demand field with multiple entry points for…
JFF, CEA, and the Alliance, announce newest cohort of Corrections Education-to-Employment Leadership Academy (CELA) JFF, CEA, and the Alliance have formed a strategic partnership to continue and build upon the legacy of the past four…
U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Hearing On June 24, 2026, JFF Senior Advisor John Ladd testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development at a hearing on…