JFFLabs Incubation

Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work

Shaping AI's impact on skills development, job quality, and equitable outcomes.

Harnessing the power and potential of AI to drive economic advancement for all.

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The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work, and live. The implications are profound for job creation, economic mobility, skill development, and more. We must act now to understand and influence the rapid evolution of AI adoption to drive equitable outcomes and ensure job quality.

The Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work incubated at JFFLabs will convene stakeholders across sectors to shape the national dialogue on AI and the future of work and learning. Leading with discovery, design, and action, this work will ensure AI accelerates access to quality jobs by shaping policy, practice, and investment in innovative solutions.

Key Initiatives

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Understanding the Market and Unleashing Innovation

We convene stakeholders, conduct market research, generate insights, and establish action collaboratives.

Test, Incubate, and Accelerate Solutions

Collaborating with experts and industry partners, we test and incubate AI-driven solutions with the potential to drive transformation for equitable economic advancement.

Scale What Works

We shape and enact recommendations for policies, practices, and models to transform the ways AI catalyzes the future of work.

Featured Projects

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CALL TO ACTION & SURVEY

AI for Economic Opportunity and Advancement

Artificial intelligence is transforming our world—but will it make us all better off? Our call to action urges stakeholders across sectors to investigate how AI could lead to higher-quality jobs, catalyze wealth-building, and promote economic opportunity—for all of us. To ground this work, we commissioned a survey to shed light on how U.S. workers and learners perceive, use, and experience AI.

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Report

The AI-Ready Workforce Report

Our report offers three new resources—a framework model, industry-specific profiles, and a readiness blueprint—to anticipate coming shifts across industries and occupations, and help workers, institutions, and ecosystems prepare for AI’s impact on jobs. The bottom line: every occupation will benefit by doubling down on the uniquely human interpersonal skills that will be elevated or augmented by AI.

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Events

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Join an Upcoming Virtual Workshop

Built on JFF’s Generative AI: A How-To Guide for Career Coaches, this hands-on session offers practical strategies to integrate AI into career navigation and student support—enhancing efficiency, personalization, and human connection.

News & Ideas

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Post

A Future That Works: JFF’s Policy Priorities for an AI-Ready Workforce

AI is advancing faster than our systems. Our new blog outlines five actions policymakers can take to put workers, learners, and businesses on stronger footing.

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Report/Research

Unlocking the Promise of AI for Black Learners and Workers

This report examines Black Americans’ experiences with and perceptions of AI. It explores the potential ways AI could benefit the Black community and identifies actions needed to ensure that AI benefits everyone.

Tool

Skills and Talent Development in the Age of AI

These toolkits highlight emerging AI-driven shifts in jobs and skills, offering insights for training providers and small business leaders to support worker-centric AI adoption and workforce development strategies.

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Tool

Use Cases for Generative AI in Workforce Development

New JFF research highlights current and potential uses for generative AI in workforce development and identifies existing tools and market opportunities.

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Blog

Four AI Upskilling Strategies for Business Leaders

Employers have an unparalleled opportunity to help realize the potential of AI by ensuring that all workers have the training they need.

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Survey

National Survey About AI and Work

A new survey commissioned by JFF and conducted by Morning Consult finds that only 1 in 10 workers say they are currently experiencing AI at work, but over half feel they need to gain new skills as a result of AI’s impact.

Team

Alex Swartsel

Associate Vice President

Alex Swartsel is managing director of the Insights practice at JFFLabs and is leading the launch of the Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work. She helps education-to-career decision-makers understand and prepare for…

Tiffany Hsieh

Director

Tiffany Hsieh is director of innovation programs in the Incubation practice at JFFLabs and is responsible for strategy and operations for the launch of the Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work. She…

Brian Gonzalez

Executive in Residence

Brian Gonzalez is the executive in residence at the Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work at JFFHe develops strategic initiatives and forms partnerships to support human-centered, AI-driven workforce transformation. His skills and…

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The Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work incubated practice at JFFLabs can help employers, workers, and public and private stakeholders integrate artificial intelligence into their workforce strategies. Contact us to learn more about how you can partner with us or support our work, and subscribe for updates.

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