JFF’s Ashley Bliss Lima in “The Hope Center and Jobs for the Future Partner to Address Basic Needs at Community Colleges”

Dramatic disruptions in our labor market and economy require a responsive and dynamic model for postsecondary education. The lines between learning and work are fading as people find that they must continually develop new skills throughout their careers to keep pace with the demands of an ever-evolving economy. These new realities have created an environment that requires a new model for postsecondary education - one that prioritizes equitable economic mobility for an increasingly diverse student population. Jobs for the Future (JFF) introduces Guided Career Pathways: a new postsecondary model for today's learners. Visit, guidedcareerpathways.com

With the right policies and investments, community and technical colleges would be primed to help the nation get through the public health and economic crisis.

In the biweekly series When Policy Meets Practice, veteran higher-ed journalist Paul Fain talks with community college leaders and JFF experts to discuss policies the country needs to drive innovation and economic impact.