Jobs for the Future (JFF)

The 2025 Horizons Session Submission Portal is opening in one week on October 8. This streamlined platform is your opportunity to join the ranks of over 300 top leaders who will share their insights, experiences, and visions at this year’s event. If you’re interested in submitting a session proposal for a breakout session at the 2025 Horizons Summit in New Orleans, don’t miss your shot! You have until November 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET to submit your ideas.

?? In a world where traditional banks can feel impersonal and intimidating, many people are turning to fintech solutions for relatable and accessible financial advice. During our recent focus groups, participants expressed skepticism toward legacy financial institutions and a desire for personalized, trustworthy guidance. They highlighted the importance of community-driven support and affordable financial planning options. At JFF, we're excited to explore the fintech marketplace and its potential to empower unbanked and underbanked families. Stay tuned for our upcoming report that highlights innovative solutions that can drive personal financial success. ?? https://hubs.la/Q02T0TP30

Our president and CEO, Maria Flynn, took the stage at the Human Potential Summit yesterday with Aneesh Raman from LinkedIn and Ryan Stowers of the Charles Koch Foundation, to discuss how AI presents a unique opportunity to emphasize human potential in the workplace by fostering skills like adaptability and a growth mindset. Big thanks to Elyse Ashburn for moderating this session, and to Byron Auguste and Michael Horn for pushing the conversation forward. #HumanPotentialSummit

?? Discover a powerful story of collaboration and resilience! In this Candid Conversation from #JFFHorizons, two airline industry leaders share how they united across party lines to secure $54 billion in COVID relief—a globally celebrated pandemic response. ???? Learn how they achieved extraordinary results through teamwork and what it took to make this unprecedented effort a success. Featuring: ?? Sara Nelson— International President, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO ?? Doug Parker — Former Chairman & CEO, American Airlines | Founder & CEO, Breaking Down Barriers See the full video here! https://hubs.la/Q02TC7vD0

New federal investments in green technologies are set to generate nearly 3 million jobs annually in the coming decade, with small and medium-sized businesses playing a critical role in building this workforce. JFF's recent guide features insights from small business leaders like Tinia Pina of Re-Nuble an agricultural technology company developing solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change by supporting a sustainable and productive food supply. Our resource highlights how small and medium-sized businesses can foster a sustainable and equitable workplace by prioritizing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture of trust. Explore practical strategies for creating sustainable, people-centered workplaces in the green sector: https://hubs.la/Q02TzP5Y0 | #Climate #GreenJobs #SmallBusinesses

Increasingly destructive hurricanes and other disasters made worse by the climate crisis remind us that we need to continue to do everything we can to reduce carbon emissions as fast as possible and to get serious about building more resilience into our local economies. "QualityJobs. Green Future" is the latest edition of the climate-focused digital magazine from JFF and WorkingNation, with support from Ares Charitable Foundation, that features stories about how leaders across the green economy are working to build an equitable green future. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Ts-VH0 | #ClimateResiliency #GreenJobs

Join us for a vital conversation on the impact of entrepreneurship on mental health! On October 22 at 1:00 PM ET, JFFLabs will be hosting a 60-minute webinar, "The Impact of Entrepreneurship on Mental Health—For Founders and Their Families." We'll be joined by industry experts like Hadeel Al-Tashi (SHRMLabs) and Zaneta Kelsey (AccessMode) to address the often-overlooked challenges entrepreneurs face as they work to solve society’s toughest problems. ?? Topics include: the pressures of "grind culture," strategies for mental and emotional well-being, and how accelerators can support founders. ?? Date: October 22, 2024 ?? Time: 1:00 PM ET Register today: https://hubs.la/Q02Tt18T0 | #Entrepreneurship

The 2025 Horizons Session Submission Portal is now open! This streamlined platform is your opportunity to join the ranks of over 300 top leaders who will share their insights, experiences, and visions at this year’s event. If you’re interested in submitting a session proposal for a breakout session at the 2025 Horizons Summit in New Orleans, don’t miss your shot! We’re accepting submissions through November 8. #JFFHorizons https://hubs.la/Q02T0TNp0

Title: Career Coaching in the Age of AI: How Technology Enhances Human Connections Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Time: 2 – 3 p.m. ET Link to register: https://hubs.la/Q02T6RRj0 Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful resource for career navigation—to quickly source information, manage the steps of an education or job search process, and receive feedback on written work. Utilizing AI can allow for more time dedicated to deepening relationships between career coaches and jobseekers Join us for the virtual session, Career Coaching in the Age of AI: How Technology Enhances Human Connections, to hear from JFF’s? Rework America Alliance JFFLabs?about recent research on??and the opportunities AI presents for career coaches and jobseekers. Speakers Tracey Everett, Director, Jobs for the Future Tiffany Hsieh, Director, JFFLabs Leah Eggers, Director, Jobs for the Future National Urban League affiliates’ career coaches.

With Verifiable Credentials (VCs), jobseekers can own and control their professional and educational records, transforming how skills are shared with potential employers. At JFFLabs, we’re at the forefront of demonstrating how VCs in digital wallets can unlock new opportunities for economic mobility. Through our collaboration with the W3C vc-edu working group and partners like Digital Credentials Consortium, we’ve demonstrated the full potential of this technology. From issuing credentials to verifying them in real-world job searches, VCs provide transparency, trust, and flexibility for all stakeholders. Learn more about the future of digital credentials and how they are shaping tomorrow’s workforce. https://hubs.la/Q02T4r630 | #FutureofWork #VerifiableCredentials