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.


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
Urge Congress to Unfreeze Adult Education Funds
On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education halted all WIOA Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding—$715 million that states were expecting on July 1 to support adult learners in the 2025–26 program year. Join us today in urging your representatives in Congress to call on the administration to unfreeze these critical funds.
Voters' Take on Policy
Our Take on Federal Actions
Our Take on State Actions
Our Take on Bipartisan Proposals
The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act and the Upskilling & Retraining Assistance Act
The Child Care Availability & Affordability Act and the Early Educators Apprenticeship Act
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
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