Federal Outlook for Workforce Development

Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) for our rescheduled live virtual event on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:30–1:30 p.m. ET, as we dive into the administration’s workforce development priorities, including its strategic roadmap for workforce development.

What you'll experience:

As part of JFF’s ongoing Policy Briefings, the “Federal Outlook for Workforce Development” event will feature:

Administration Insights: Hear directly from senior leaders in federal agencies as they unpack President Trump’s vision for our nation’s education and workforce systems and the steps that the administration is undertaking.

Speakers include:

• Marek Laco, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
• David Langdon, Deputy Director, Office of the Secretary/Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, U.S. Department of Commerce
• Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education
• Taylor Stockton, Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
• Maria Flynn, President and CEO, Jobs for the Future (moderator)

Across the Aisle Perspectives: Join leading workforce development experts from across the political spectrum as they provide their analysis of federal workforce actions and recommendations for the field.

Speakers include:

• Maria Flynn, President and CEO, JFF
• Lindsay Fryer, President & Founding Principal, Lodestone DC
• Brent Parton, CEO, CareerWise
• Paul Fain, Co-Founder, Work Shift, and Author of The Job (moderator)

Who should join:

State and local leaders, education and training providers, employers, and advocates for workforce development 

Why it matters:  

The administration’s workforce strategy, released in August 2025, is a must-read for state and local leaders, education and training providers, employers, and advocates. It lays out a comprehensive plan to address the workforce needs of American companies, maximize efficiency and effectiveness of workforce development systems, provide accountability for workforce training programs, upskill incumbent American workers, and develop alternatives to a 4-year college degree. 

At JFF, we transform U.S. education and workforce systems to drive economic success for people, businesses, and communities. Our North Star is clear: by 2033, 75 million Americans facing barriers to economic advancement will have quality jobs. To get there, we must ensure that every learner and worker faces No Dead Ends. Join us for a deep dive discussion into the administration’s workforce priorities and next steps, and what this means for workforce leaders across the nation.

Don’t miss out on our Policy Briefing on Wednesday, January 14!

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