Policy

NAF advocates at the local, state, and federal level for policies and initiatives that will advance opportunities for high school students to be future ready.

Our Policy Pillars

Alignment

NAF promotes coordination between the K-12, post-secondary, and workforce systems to support students’ college and career readiness.

Access

NAF believes every high school student should have access to career-connected learning opportunities and work-based learning experiences.

Investment

NAF supports increased investment in work-based learning opportunities for high school students as well as incentives for employers to offer work-based learning experiences.

Policy Publications

  • Prioritizing Educator Supports for High-Quality Student Pathways

    In this paper, NAF discusses the challenges educators face in supporting high-quality career pathways for learners and offers three priorities policymakers can address to help educators prepare students for long-term success in college and career.

  • Work-Based Learning Policy Paper

    In this paper, NAF examines what comprises a high-quality work-based learning program, challenges to developing and expanding these programs, and recommendations for policymakers seeking to strengthen policies that support them.

  • Building Future-Ready Workforce Pipelines

    Young people who begin their careers without workforce skills and professional networks face longterm disadvantages in building rewarding careers, and this has consequences for talent pipelines and local economies

  • A Path to Economic Opportunity for America’s Young People

    As national and state legislators seek to address the fallout from multiple crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential they consider the effects on current high school students and young people launching their careers in the coming years.

  • NYC Impact Report

    Explore how NAF is making a meaningful impact across New York City, supporting students with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in high-demand careers and contribute to a stronger, more equitable workforce.

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Since 1980, NAF has supported more than half a million students in becoming college, career, and future ready.

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