🎧 Get ready! Part 1 of our 2-part podcast series drops May 28! 🌈 Tune in at Horizons for 'Banning LGBTQ Education Blocks LGBTQ Economic Advancement-Part 1.' Host @TameshiaBridges passes the mic to Taylor sprague & Dr. McAdoo. Don't miss it! #JFFHorizons #Equity #Pride

Panel 2: Skills vs. Knowledge in an Era of Career-Connected Learning

Panelists:
Jobs for the Future (JFF) Maria Flynn
Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)'s Angelica Infante
U.S. Department of Education's Amy Loyd
Former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift

Moderator:
The Hechinger Report's Nirvi Shah

Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=8W_-1g…

Join us tomorrow for the second part of our series on skills development using #XR technology. We'll explore tested, regional approaches for #SmallBusinesses and #CommunityColleges to implement XR tech to benefit workers, learners, and businesses alike. jfflink.org/3ytssnP

We absolutely cannot wait to convene at DC this year’s #JFFHorizons !

In a new report from the Workforce Transformation Policy Council, the Task Force on Data Access, Alignment & Integration for Improved Workforce Outcomes explains how to use data, cybersecurity, #AI and #policy to improve our #wkdev system: jff.org/idea/driving-i… National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)

Don't miss 'In Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates' at the 2024 Horizons summit! Hear insights from the National Book Award winner on race, economics, & policy. Secure your spot now for this powerful conversation! jfflink.org/4dSAPcM #JFFHorizons #TaNehisiCoates

Welcome American Student Assistance® (ASA) as the Premier Sponsor for the 2024 Horizons summit! Don't miss their impactful sessions on career readiness, policy, entrepreneurship, and more! Let's drive equitable economic advancement together. Register: jfflink.org/4dN7sJ1

Incredibly proud to be leading the Jobs for the Future (JFF) team working alongside side EDA and U.S. Commerce Dept. to support the #GoodJobsChallenge grantees! These folks are rockstars in #workforceDevelopment & #EconomicDevelopment ! #JobQuality #Workforce

Don't miss out! 📆 Tomorrow, join JFF for a LinkedIn Live to hear firsthand insights from workforce leaders on implementing extended reality (XR) technology to provide critical skills training. RSVP today! #FutureofWork #AR #VR jfflink.org/4asMjAI

Join us this Weds @ 1pm ET for a webinar where we will discuss discuss high-quality education and training opportunities for immigrants who live in rural communities. jfflink.org/3V5UT49 #RuralCommunities

Announcing the AI track at #JFFHorizons ! Join us July 22-23 in DC for a main stage featuring LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman & Human Trust’s Vivienne Ming. Explore AI's future in breakout sessions on the future of AI, skilling, equity and more. Register now at jfflink.org/4bGLvcG

Currently, 77M American workers aren't considered for open jobs. Why aren’t employers hiring?

Folks with criminal records face countless barriers to employment. With the help of investee  Jobs for the Future (JFF), we want to make #FairChanceHiring the norm.

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Join us next Weds @ 1pm ET for a webinar where we will discuss discuss high-quality education and training opportunities for immigrants who live in rural communities. jfflink.org/4bCLF4L #RuralCommunities

“Black and Latine college students are far more likely to face financial hardships than their white peers...female students are more likely than men to experience financial insecurities.”

Inside Higher Ed on the new @JFFTweets report:
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How Jobs for the Future (JFF) is helping #PuertoRico bounce back with the goal of economic growth and affordable housing.

“This is not just about quality jobs,” said JFF's Kristina Francis. Platform for Social Impact

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As emerging technologies continue to develop, we must ensure that all learners and workers can benefit from them. Join us for the second session of our LinkedIn Live series on the potential of #AR and #VR tech to provide critical skills training. jfflink.org/44Gl3xo

Get ready for innovation! Meet the 6 finalists of the 2024 Horizons Pitch Competition in DC on July 22. They're set to revolutionize economic advancement. Who will win $10,000 + a spot in the JFFLabs Impact Accelerator? Be there! Learn more: jfflink.org/4ah5CwY
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Ready to dive into the future of work? Join JFF on May 21 for an insightful conversation with workforce leaders on the potential of extended reality (XR) technologies to provide critical skills training—both before and on the job. #FutureofWork #AR #VR jfflink.org/3yioVZw

Join us next Weds @ 1pm ET for a webinar where we will discuss discuss high-quality education and training opportunities for immigrants who live in rural communities. jfflink.org/3WGvyPy #RuralCommunities

Tomorrow, JFFLabs will be joined by workforce futurist Andrew Spence to explore the future of work and learning. We'll dive into top trends, from #AI and emerging tech to the significance of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Register today: jfflink.org/4b9WE5Z