Our Work

By 2026, JFF aims to prepare 1,000 young people for entry into pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, with an emphasis on those from populations that are underrepresented in Registered Apprenticeship.

Over the next 5 years, JFF will work to provide apprenticeship opportunities in manufacturing to nearly 2,000 women and people of color.

JFF is committed to registering 900 new youth apprentices by 2023 through the creation and expansion of strategic partnerships across the country.

Since 2016, JFF has enrolled more than 3,000 new apprentices in advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy/utilities and worked closely with nearly 1,000 businesses, including Lockheed Martin, Panasonic, Tesla, Employbridge, and Hypertherm.

The Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship helps entry-level workers in manufacturing quickly enhance their skills and advance with their current employers.

Since 2019, JFF has enrolled more than 400 opportunity youth into apprenticeship programs and started a cohort of 15 programs across the country.

JFF partnered with John Deere to build and deliver a national apprenticeship program for agriculture and equipment technicians and heavy construction equipment mechanics.

JFF worked with Lockheed Martin to transform an inefficient, state-by-state apprenticeship model into a centralized and streamlined national program.

An Illinois manufacturer uses the Industrial Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship program to build its workers’ skills.

JFF and its partner Keystone Development Partnership provided technical assistance and financial support to the BYD-SMART program to bolster positive outcomes for apprentices and their future careers.

This profile highlights how WDI, a Michigan intermediary, expands the IMT apprenticeship program through building and maintaining close relationships with employers.

This profile highlights how KDP, a Pennsylvania intermediary, uses mentorship and group sponsorship to strengthen and develop the IMT.

One of the first national HR apprenticeship programs is underway, thanks to support from DOL , JFF, and a strong industry sponsor.

Facing a steep learning curve, TechSF was having trouble launching an apprenticeship initiative—until JFF stepped in as an advisor.

An Indiana educational nonprofit puts Spanish-speaking workers on track to manufacturing jobs with Certified Production Technician training.

With GOAL, Sarah Sanchez combined her innate abilities with new training to further her career.

A workforce training program helps a Venezuelan immigrant with an American dream get his motor running.