Tapping New Pools of Talent

At a Glance

This series highlights key issues and best practices around creating career pathways that best equip underprepared youth and adults to access and succeed in postsecondary education and the workforce.

Published aug. 07, 2015

Topics

Preparing Opportunity Youth To Help Fill The Skills Gap

Yolonda Morrison knew nothing about forging metal or operating massive mobile machinery when she first donned a hard hat at a high-tech titanium manufacturer. The 43-year-old single mother had spent years at a factory that had shut down and so had to train quickly for a new career.

Impact Story

Talent for the Future: Back on Track Pathways

Influence

Design

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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.