Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Get ready, early birds! Registration for the 2025 Horizons Summit opens December 2! ?? Be among the first to secure your seat at our lowest price. Mark your calendars and learn more on our website - https://lnkd.in/en5krHiH. #JFFHorizons

?? Join the Challenge: Help Build Equitable Financial Systems! ?? Are you a visionary entrepreneur ready to transform the financial landscape? JFFLabs, with support from BNY, is seeking innovative thinkers to redefine financial systems and eliminate economic inequities. If selected, you’ll receive expert support to refine your vision and a chance to win $10,000 to implement your groundbreaking ideas. At JFF, we believe in a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive economically. However, our financial systems often perpetuate inequity, impacting millions. A recent Bank of America survey revealed that only 42% of U.S. workers feel financially well, and nearly 5.9 million households remain unbanked. ?? We're seeking solutions that address systemic financial challenges, such as: ? Innovative Income Support Models ? Alternative Financing Mechanisms ? Wealth-Building Tools and Financial Empowerment ? Community-Led Financial Solutions ? Sustainable Financing Models ? Student Financing Models ? Stakeholder Financing Models ?By participating, you’ll gain access to mentorship and a chance to implement your solutions at scale. Click the link below to apply for the Innovation Challenge and be part of the solution: https://hubs.la/Q02Zn-tT0

Calling All Change Makers! Exciting news! We’re getting closer to revealing more details on how to engage with the 75 Million Network, and we don’t want you to miss out. Stay connected with us for details: ??Sign up now to receive updates: https://hubs.la/Q02ZlnqH0 ??Already signed up? Share or tag this post with a colleague! Get Involved: We're building a future with #qualityjobs for all, and we need your voice! ? Tell us what matters most. What do you want to see from the 75 Million Network? ??Take the Poll: https://hubs.la/Q02Zlnsw0 #JFFNorthStar #GoodJobs #FutureOfWork #JobNetwork #WkDev #Edu #Networking Founding Members: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, REDF, ETS, Jobcase, Inc., Opportunity@Work and Mohawk Valley Community College

Save the date! ?? #GivingTuesday is December 3rd – this is your chance to give back and help millions more people secure #qualityjobs and build better lives. #Give2JFF?https://hubs.la/Q02Zd5S60 #JFFNorthStar #GoodJobs #WkDev #FutureOfWork?#Education #ChangeMakers #EconomicMobility?#Donate #Charity

?? Despite the rancor and polarization of the #PresidentialElection, voters and policymakers across political divides agree on the power of #apprenticeship to open doors to the middle class for learners and workers. ?? JFF’s polling finds that 84 percent of registered voters, including 82 percent of Republicans, favor policy action to expand access to apprenticeship programs—a sentiment echoed by numerous Republican and Democratic governors, the Biden-Harris Administration, and Linda McMahon, President-Elect Donald Trump’s recently announced nominee for Secretary of Education. After #Election2024, voters are looking to policymakers to find common ground to address the education, workforce, and economic issues they care about. Apprenticeship is an effective approach for preparing people for good jobs, building common purpose among employers and educators, and realizing a vision where learners and workers face #NoDeadEnds on the road to opportunity. ?? In honor of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, JFF urges Congress to pass two bipartisan bills that would enable more people to engage in high-quality apprenticeship experiences: 1?? the Veterans’ Entry to Apprenticeship Act and 2?? the Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs (LEAP) Act. Read the article ? to learn how these policies could help ensure boundless opportunities for America’s learners and workers. #NAW2024 #DecadeofNAW #ApprenticeshipUSA #veterans #workbasedlearning #federalpolicy

As we conclude #NAW2024, we’re excited to recognize the power of?federal apprenticeships?in creating sustainable, equitable career pathways! Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs are transforming the workforce, offering Americans real opportunities to thrive in high-demand industries. With support from policymakers and DEI and accessibility initiatives, integrating?government procurement policies?into RA programs could fuel a future of meaningful careers and a stronger, more inclusive economy. https://hubs.la/Q02YpWRd0 #DecadeofNAW

"QualityJobs. Green Future" is the latest edition of the climate-focused digital magazine from JFF and Working Nation with support from Ares Charitable Foundation, that features stories about how leaders across the green economy are working to build an equitable green future. Stay updated with insights from leaders in the climate industry and get the latest news from JFF and our partners who are reshaping the green economy to ensure equitable access to quality climate-resilient jobs. Learn more and read the second edition: https://lnkd.in/ebMt4bsR | #ClimateResiliency #GreenJobs #WkDev

Missouri's "Pathways for Paras" program deserves national attention. It’s training paraeducators—long-time classroom aides and support staff—to become certified special ed teachers. This innovative approach tackles teacher shortages while unlocking economic mobility, especially in rural and low-income communities. Paraeducators bring hands-on experience but often lack the credentials to advance into teaching roles. Pathways for Paras provides an affordable, accelerated way to bridge that gap through coursework and on-the-job training, helping participants become classroom-ready in just 1-2 years. The benefits go beyond staffing shortages. Certified special ed teachers in Missouri earn over $50K per year on average—a life-changing boost from typical paraeducator wages. That’s transformative for individuals, families, and communities. Programs like this are a win-win for schools and educators. How can we scale solutions like this nationwide? ?? Learn more about Pathways for Paras: https://hubs.la/Q02Z4Q820 https://hubs.la/Q02Z4_PD0 https://hubs.la/Q02Z4_NF0 https://hubs.la/Q02Z52940

As we continue to celebrate #NAW2024, today, we’re spotlighting on women in apprenticeship! Research shows that manufacturing employers thrive when women are significantly represented in the workforce. Yet, women currently make up only about 30% of the industry. Check out our Women in Skilled Manufacturing Apprenticeships & Careers webinar to discover the powerful impact women are making—and can make—in manufacturing, along with strategies for recruiting and retaining more women in the sector: https://lnkd.in/eKUkSH75

Discover how to tap into the potential of community colleges, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and graduates to create pathways for career success at your company. The Talent of Tomorrow Fellowship connects HR leaders with the tools they need to recruit well-qualified talent, diversify their workforce, and deliver results. This isn’t just professional development—it's about unlocking opportunity for people and building the workforce of tomorrow. Apply now to join the 2025 Talent of Tomorrow cohort. https://hubs.la/Q02XntmJ0 #TalentDevelopment #HRLeadership #FutureofWork #CTE