Transforming systems for the workforce of the future
The second year of the study shows that 6 in 10 American workers still lack quality jobs, and populations including Gen Z workers and people with records experience lower job quality than the national average.…
Report/Research October 22, 2026
The American Job Quality Study
2026 State of the U.S. Labor Force The second year of the American Job Quality Study shows that 6 in 10 American workers still lack quality jobs, and populations including Gen Z workers and people…
Quality Jobs
Workforce solutions for workers, employers, and the American economy At Jobs for the Future (JFF), we work with education and training providers, employers, policymakers, community-based organizations, and more to drive progress toward our North Star…
Report/Research October 20, 2026
Survey Finds Voters Want Elected Officials to Prioritize Job Quality and Education Affordability
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, new JFF polling explores voters’ economic outlook, financial security, and priorities for elected officials on quality jobs, workforce skills, and affordable education and training. Voter Views on Education, Training, and…
Press Release October 20, 2026
Independent Voters More Pessimistic Than Democrats or Republicans About the Economy and Their Financial Futures
Heading into midterm elections, new research from Jobs for the Future finds voters rank quality jobs alongside prices and health care as top election priorities BOSTON (Oct. 20, 2026) — As November’s midterm elections approach,…
Press Release October 15, 2026
New National Poll: Voters Rank Career Readiness Among Their Top Issues and Say Elected Officials Aren’t Doing Enough
New survey from Jobs for the Future and Britebound shows broad voter support for starting career preparation earlier and for stronger action from elected officials BOSTON, MA OCT 15, 2026 – More than eight in…
Report/Research October 15, 2026
Survey Finds Voters Support Starting Career Preparation Earlier and for Stronger Action from Elected Officials
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, JFF and Britebound released national polling on voter sentiment about young people’s career readiness and what more should be done to prepare them. The survey shows strong support for policies…
Event October 15, 2026
Digital Credentials in Practice: What Practitioners Should Consider
Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) for a webinar on the partnerships, decisions, and supports needed to build digital credential and Learning and Employment Record (LER) ecosystems that work for learners, workers, employers, and education…