down Go Back to Our Ideas Report/Research The Risks and Benefits of the Gig Economy for Low-Income Young Adults Read the Reportright At a Glance This report explores critical issues the gig economy poses for a population at a pivotal moment in their lives—young adults who have gone to college but are new to the workforce and have yet to develop many experiences or connections. Our findings suggest a reality where gig work plays an important role in the financial self-sufficiency of many well-educated, low-income young adults, but offers little opportunity for career advancement. Published sep. 24, 2020 Contributors Cheryl A. Almeida Research Director Fran O’Reilly, Evidence-Based Education Research & Evaluation, LLC Capabilites Influence Areas of Work Meeting Employer Needs Preparing for the Future of Work Ensuring Equity in Advancement Topics Career Pathways Labor Market Info Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email
Report/Research Gig Work in the COVID-19 Era: More Risk, Less Opportunity In a follow-up to our 2019 study of low-income young adult gig workers, JFF reconnected with study participants to explore how they had been affected by the pandemic-driven health and economic crises. We learned that most of them are anticipating delays in their ability to improve their opportunities for economic advancement.
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.
Report/Research Opportunity Works: Four Ways to Help Young Adults Find Pathways to Success 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.
