down Go Back to Our Ideas Report/Research Opportunity Works: Four Ways to Help Young Adults Find pathways to Success Read Reportright At a Glance Luis, Javan, and Justin turned their lives around with help from Opportunity Works. Learn how the national effort paved pathways to postsecondary and career success for 2,000+ youth who had been out of school and out of work. Published jan. 31, 2019 Contributors Adria Steinberg Senior Advisor Cheryl A. Almeida Research Director Topics Career Pathways People of Color Opportunity Youth Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email The Back on Track Postsecondary Success Pathway helps young people like Javan prepare to earn a college credential.
Impact Story Talent for the Future: Back on Track Pathways Influence Design Invest Scale Juan left high school and became homeless. But he has skills and drive and found a Back on Track program to help him prepare for a career in IT. JFF helps employers leverage an untapped workforce of low-income young adults like Juan who can fill their talent gaps.
Impact Story Opportunity Works Design Scale A national effort that paved pathways to college and career success for 2,000+ youth who were out of school and work—and proved the impact of JFF’s Back on Track model.
Post 100,000 Opportunities: JFF Joins Employer-Led Efforts to Employ Opportunity Youth While employment rates in the U.S. are improving, young people seeking to enter the workforce continue to be disproportionately unemployed. JFF joined forces with the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions and a powerful coalition of leading companies to expand economic mobility for young adults.