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Now is an ideal time for voters to raise their voices and fight for policy solutions to the economic, employment, and education issues they really care about.

Read JFF’s responses to political news and other hot policy topics as we advocate for a learning and work ecosystem where there are no dead ends to economic opportunity.

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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. 

Voters' Take on Policy

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Voters' Top Five Priorities for President’s First 100 Days

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Voters Across Critical Political Divide Equally Support Skills-Based Hiring

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IN THE NEWS

Here's What Voters Want the Next President to Do for Higher Education

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POLITICO
IN THE NEWS

The Education Issue Voters Want Candidates to Talk About

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JFF Finds Broad Support for Education and Workforce Policy Proposals

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Voters Support Core Tenet of No Dead Ends Campaign

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The Clean Slate Act and the Reentry Employment Opportunities Program

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Urge Congress to Pass Workforce Pell

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Our Take on Bipartisan Proposals

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APPRENTICESHIP

The Veterans’ Entry to Apprenticeship Act and the LEAP Act

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YOUNG ADULT TALENT

The Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act and Youth Workforce Readiness Act

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The ACCESS Act and the BUILDS Act

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WORKER SUPPORTS

The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act and the Upskilling & Retraining Assistance Act

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CHILD CARE

The Child Care Availability & Affordability Act and the Early Educators Apprenticeship Act

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TECHNOLOGY

The Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act and the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act

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EDUCATION

The JOBS Act and the Jumpstart on College Act

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JUSTICE

The Clean Slate Act and the Reentry Employment Opportunities Program

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Our Take on Federal Actions

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Our Take on State Actions

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Our Take on State Actions

At the National Governors Association’s February meeting, JFF CEO Maria Flynn joined Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and GE Aerospace’s Christian Meisner from NGA’s Education, Workforce and Community Investment Task Force to discuss how states can expand non-degree pathways to good jobs.

Governors Drive Workforce Innovation with Non-Degree Pathways and Apprenticeships

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Colorado Task Force Makes Policy Recommendations to Blur the Lines Between High School, College, and Work

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In the AI Revolution, States Step Up to the Plate with Promising AI Policies

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Four State Laws That Could Blur the Lines Between School and Work

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Innovative Funding Approaches that Ensure Education Providers Have a Stake in Student Outcomes

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Legislative Measures that Break Down Barriers to College for People in Prison

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State Actions Promoting "Valuable" Short-Term Credentials

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State of the State: Three Priorities by Governors for Investing in Workers and Learners

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State of the State: Governor Goals for Increasing Apprenticeships

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State of the State: Governor Proposals for Expanding Access to Child Care

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Workers Are Stuck. States Can Fix That: A Round-Up of 2023 Policy Measures

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Four Ways States Can Lead the Way in Innovative Education Finance

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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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