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Modernizing Career Navigation in the United States

Policy redesign that puts people at the center and ensures informed choice-making.

At a Glance

To help all students and jobseekers better navigate the rapidly changing job market and make informed choices about their educational and career paths, the United States must make systemic reforms and strategic investments in career services and navigational supports. Drawing on the insights of leading practitioners from education and workforce development, this brief lays out a people-centered vision for career navigation and offers key policy recommendations for strengthening national infrastructure while enabling high-quality localized solutions.

Published sep. 14, 2022
Contributors
  • JFF's Policy Leadership Trust
  • JFF’s Practitioner Task Force on Modernizing Career Navigation Policy
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Areas of Work
  • Ensuring Equity in Advancement
  • Meeting Employer Needs
  • Preparing for the Future of Work
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Policy Leadership Trust

Influence

This select group of education leaders lets experience be their guide in developing state and federal policies that help students attain credentials for greater success in the labor market.

Tagged under: Students, Policy/Government, Nonprofit/Advocacy