down Go Back to Point of View People struggle to land employment, in general, through boot camps because they don’t have much work experience. JFF’s Nate Anderson in “Certificates, Bootcamps and Digital Badges Offer an Alternative to Degrees. But Are They Worth It?” Published jun. 23, 2021 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email JFF Senior Director Nate Anderson was quoted in a recent LAist article about the value of coding boot camps, certification programs, and other nondegree training options for adults. Read the full LAist articleright
Report/Research A Survey of Selected Work Readiness Certificates The United Way of Rhode Island asked JFF to prepare a scan of work readiness certificates that have emerged throughout the United States in recent years. Like many other states, Rhode Island finds itself challenged by employers who are demanding
Post Debate Simmers over Use of Pell Grants for Short-Term Credentials The value of short-term credentials and whether they should qualify for federal financial aid was a hot-button issue at JFF’s recent Postsecondary State Network Meeting.
Post Bilingual Training Can Lead to Equitable Economic Recovery With the nation facing an urgent need to redesign workforce and education systems, an innovative program called GOAL can serve as a model that inspires bold leaders to take a new approach to job training.
