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Now is an ideal time for employers, education and workforce development providers, community leaders, and workers and learners to raise their voices, share their expertise, and fight for policy solutions that improve the economic prospects of families in America, the vitality of communities across the nation, and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy.

Below you will find timely analysis and insights on policy and political developments and concrete opportunities to join with JFF to champion policy change that advances the principle of No Dead Ends in school, at work, and in life.

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JFF's Legislative Summit

The federal policy landscape is rapidly changing, impacting learning, work, and economic advancement opportunities.

This July, JFF is convening 100+ workforce and education leaders for a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill as part of our inaugural Legislative Summit.

Interested in joining us at next year’s Legislative Summit? Fill out an interest form here.

Action Alert

Urge Congress to Support Workforce Pell

One of JFF’s top legislative priorities is expanding Pell Grant eligibility to include shorter-term postsecondary education and training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials. With the reintroduction of a bipartisan bill in the Senate, momentum is growing to make Workforce Pell a reality.

Now is the time to band together to champion policies we all want.

You can play a key role by urging your members of Congress to vote in favor of Workforce Pell. 

Action Alerts

Voters' Take on Policy

Our Take on Federal Actions

Congressional Testimony by John V. Ladd on Modern Apprenticeships Learn more New Legislation Would Expand Student Access to Affordable Education Financing Learn more Workforce Pell Implementation: A Road Map for States Learn more

Our Take on State Actions

Our Take on Bipartisan Proposals

Our Take on Political Moments

Stand up for No Dead Ends

JFF can’t do this alone. With your help, we can eliminate dead ends in our education and workforce systems. Please join us. Sign the No Dead Ends pledge today and join us in taking action to transform education and workforce in America.

Our Take on State Actions

JFF Shares Voters' Top Five Actions for Incoming Administration on Inauguration Day Learn more JFF Publishes Federal Policy Recommendations in Memo to Trump Administration Learn more Voters Across Critical Political Divide Equally Support Skills-Based Hiring Learn more Vance, Walz Take Big Swings in VP Debate But Miss on Skills Learn more Harris Commits to Skills and Removing Degree Requirements for Some Federal Jobs Learn more Second 2024 Presidential Debate Falls Short on Key Education and Employment Issues Learn more

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