Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning
Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning
Apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning are proven models for supporting economic advancement for workers, but many employers struggle to implement high-quality programs. And despite significant growth in recent years, equity gaps persist.
Jobs for the Future’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning is a leader in expanding these proven models to new industries and professions. By supporting system and program designs, we connect a diverse population of youth and adults to quality jobs and enable businesses to develop workers with the skills they need to grow.
Scaling Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning
We reach new industries and more workers facing barriers to advancement by designing and launching high-quality apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship
We build DEIA into apprenticeship systems and program delivery, advocate for policies that center employer accountability, and offer resources for program design.
Promoting Youth Apprenticeship
By partnering with a diverse network of providers, we create innovative models to engage students, youth not attending school, and underemployed young adults.
JFF’s National Innovation Hub for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship has a proven track record of producing strong results for workers and employers.
Improving Diversity and Equity in Apprenticeships for Manufacturing
Over the next 5 years, JFF will work to provide apprenticeship opportunities in manufacturing to nearly 2,000 women and people of color.
Next-Generation Apprenticeship for Next-Generation Talent
By 2026, JFF aims to prepare 1,000 young people for entry into pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, with an emphasis on those from populations that are underrepresented in Registered Apprenticeship.