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It’s no secret that our nation’s education and workforce systems don’t work the way they should. As a result, there are deep and persistent inequities in how people access information, opportunity and the support that is critical to their economic and career advancement. In the Building Equitable Pathways Podcast by Jobs for the Future (JFF), host Kyle Hartung speaks with leaders from across the country working at the intersection of education, training and workforce development. Together, they discuss the work their organizations are doing to create equitable pathways systems so that ...

As Registered Apprenticeship gains momentum around the country, more and more employers, high schools, colleges, and community-based organizations are interested in delivering apprenticeships. But organizations that are new to apprenticeship often don’t know where to start or what’s required. This podcast series will point you in the right direction. Hear experts describe the ins and outs of Registered Apprenticeship, including how the registration process helps ensure that apprentices from all backgrounds can succeed. Join Louisiana’s former apprenticeship director, Joseph Hollins, as ...

Our communities have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing struggles with racial injustice. Every day, we hear reports about the crumbling economy, the skyrocketing unemployment rate, and growing inequalities. But who are the people behind the statistics? Who are the real Californians who have had to work, teach, learn, and live in entirely new ways over the past year? In our new podcast series called “Communities in Recovery,” Jobs For The Future is elevating the voices of members of our communities who have been impacted by the economic crisis. Through their stories, we ...

Hear workers and learners of all ages describe the struggles they face—and the support they need—to get their first job, find a good job, or build a career. Their stories underscore why we need to transform our education and workforce systems.

Presented by Jobs for the Future (JFF), the Horizons podcast series shares highlights from JFF’s annual Horizons summit. Listen and learn along with host Tameshia Bridges Mansfield, JFF’s vice president for workforce innovation, as we revisit key themes from the conference like building connection, diversity, and innovation in the workforce. Look for new episodes of Horizons every month and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

The nation is facing unprecedented challenges in helping millions of learners and workers get their lives back-on-track. Impacts of the COVID-19 crisis have been particularly severe for the lower-income people who community colleges specialize in serving, and particularly for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous populations. For this podcast series, When Policy Meets Practice, Jobs For The Future (JFF) teams up with long-time higher education journalist Paul Fain to explore the critical role of education and workforce development policy in shaping the nation's economic recovery and renewal. In each ...