Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Calling all Innovators! #JFFHorizons is your chance to join top leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, entrepreneurs, educators & more for an electrifying convergence in Washington, DC on July 22-23. Forge new partnerships, join visionary discussions & ignite a transformation of the learn-and-work ecosystem together under the theme "The Power of Us!” Register to attend before July 1: https://lnkd.in/g5VeFfJi #AI #FutureofWork #FairChance #GreenJobs #Equity #WkDev #HigherEducation #EDU

Get ready to change the game! We're working on a brand-new way to connect young learners facing systemic barriers to quality education and career paths. Stay tuned: On July 22, it’s the big reveal! #JFFNorthStar #JFFHorizons #WorkDev #FutureOfWork, #CareerDevelopment #Education

We're working on something exciting, and we can't wait to share it with you! Mark your calendars for the big reveal on July 22!  #JFFNorthStar #JFFHorizons  

Change the Narrative, Change the Outcomes for Multiple Pathways"! Discover how national campaigns have revolutionized perceptions of non-traditional education, empowering students to "tear the paper ceiling" and employers to embrace skills-based hiring. Five years after igniting this movement, we're bringing you face-to-face with the visionaries who reshaped the narrative. Join us to celebrate triumphs, learn from challenges, and fuel the momentum of this educational revolution! Speaker lineup for this session includes: Lydia Logan with IBM, Byron Auguste with Opportunity@Work, Nirvi Shah with The Hechinger Report and Julie Lammers with American Student Assistance. Make sure you add this session, along with others presented by the Horizons Premier Sponsor, American Student Assistance (ASA), to your agenda via the Horizons app! #JFFHorizons #HorizonsOnLinkedIn #PowerofUs

HORIZONS PODCAST LOADING....On Monday, July 15th, tune in to hear how leaders from education, business, activism, and philanthropy are coming together to shape the future of work and learning? Don't miss the release of the Horizons podcast featuring JFF's CEO, Maria Flynn as she previews the Horizons 2024 Summit in DC. Discover 'The Power of Us' and how we can drive change together. Listen on Monday and get inspired! #JFFHorizons #PowerOfUs #HorizonsonLinkedin

Upcoming Webinar: Effectively Engaging Employers - Improving Lines of Communication Employers are vital stakeholders in developing high-quality pathways, yet leaders in the education-to-career ecosystem often struggle to engage them meaningfully. Join us to explore strategies for opening and improving lines of communication between pathways leaders and employers. Date: July 16, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET During this session, we'll: * Learn from the CAPS Network on how they engage employers in providing profession-based learning opportunities for young people. * Share approaches for adopting language and terms that resonate across all stakeholder groups. * Focus on a dual-client mindset that balances the needs of both students and employers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your employer engagement strategies. Follow the link to register >> https://hubs.la/Q02Gfh4N0 #TransformWorkandLearning #ReimagineEducation #HighQualityPathways

JFF's #NoDeadEnds campaign calls for bold policy actions to expand opportunities for learners and workers, especially those who are stuck without #qualityjobs and face systemic barriers to advancement. But who are these bold policies designed for? Read JFF's new No Dead Ends policy road map to learn how our federal and state policy recommendations are designed to serve: 👨🎓 The two-thirds of Gen Z students who are worried about taking on college debt for a postsecondary pathway that doesn’t lead to a quality job. 💻 The more than half of adults who believe they need to gain new skills to prepare for the impacts of artificial intelligence and other seismic changes to the economy. 🔑 The one-third of U.S. adults with records of arrests, convictions, or incarceration who face a complex web of rules and regulations that exclude them from pursuing jobs they’re qualified for or can learn to do. 👶 The tens of thousands of people in this country who are forced to stay home from work each month because of child care issues. 💼 The disproportionately large share of Black workers who are employed in low-wage jobs and who face occupational segregation in high-wage, high-quality career fields. No Dead Ends is a set of specific, actionable policy solutions that will enable us to achieve the ambitious goal we at JFF have embraced as our North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs. Read our No Dead Ends policy road map to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Gh9CY0 #wkdev #highered #federalpolicy #statepolicy

Tackling barriers in the journey to a green economy isn't easy. From lack of awareness to systemic inequities in capital funding, many challenges stand in the way. The JFFLabs Climate Resilient Solutions Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) incubator program is breaking down these barriers. We spoke to the startup leaders driving climate resilient solutions to learn more about their work and experience in the cohort. Read our recent blog to explore their firsthand experiences and see how they're driving change for a sustainable future. 🌱🌍 Learn More: https://hubs.la/Q02G42Fl0 | #GreenJobs #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

🎓 As higher education institutions grapple with increasing polarization and ideological conflicts, the need for colleges to adapt to the 21st century has never been more urgent. We're witnessing seismic shifts in admissions: the Supreme Court has banned affirmative action, and Virginia has banned legacy admissions. Plus, more Gen Zers are questioning the value of college amid rising costs and a greater emphasis on skills-first hiring from employers. Join our panel of experts, David Wilson, Tressie McMillan Cottom, and Ted Mitchell at Horizons as they delve into strategies for navigating the shifting landscape of higher ed. Don’t miss this crucial discussion! 📚✨ https://hubs.la/Q02Gb35C0

Recharge & Refocus  JFF’s Commitment to Employee Well-Being Dear Friend,      As we enjoy our first full month of summer, I’m writing with an important scheduling announcement from Jobs for the Future (JFF): we will be closing this summer every Friday between August 2 and August 30 2024.     To encourage our employees to use and enjoy this time, we have asked our team members not to answer emails, produce content, schedule meetings, or do other work-related assignments on these five Fridays.      Research shows that companies who commit to employee well-being, including time off,  experience higher retention levels, less absenteeism, lower levels of burnout, and higher levels of reported employee satisfaction. We applaud the many organizations that join us in taking these steps to support workers.      Please anticipate and accommodate delays in responses during this time. Our employees are prepared to shift any standing meetings and will still be available Monday through Thursday.     I’m looking forward to using this opportunity to enjoy time with my family, and recharge after our exciting Horizons summit later this month.     Thank you for your understanding and support in our shared commitment to a strong and healthy workforce.     Please reach out if you have any questions.       Have a great summer, Maria Flynn President & CEO, JFF