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JFF Insights to Help You Navigate the Green Economic Transition

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ܽƵ tools and insights help employers, policymakers, and regional workforce leaders navigate the complexities and opportunities of the green economic transition.

Combating climate change and its ripple effects across society is an imperative of our time. As extreme weather events, resource shortages, and related challenges worsen, the economy is shifting—but not quickly enough. This moment presents a transformative opportunity to ensure workers and employers are prepared for the change, and we must seize it.

Through the Climate-Resilient Employees for a Sustainable Tomorrow (CREST) initiative, ܽƵ is leading efforts to help accelerate the transition to a green economy—in ways that not only prioritize environmental sustainability but also economic advancement for the millions of workers at risk of being excluded from these opportunities.

We believe a —rooted in the needs of residents, businesses, and communities—h the best chance to significantly expand the availability of quality green jobs for people of all backgrounds.

As our research continues, we are developing data-backed, user-friendly resources to help employers, policymakers, and regional workforce leaders navigate the changing environmental and economic landscape.

Our latest tools include:

Growing Quality Green Jobs

Growing Quality Green Jobs

A new, broader way to think about the opportunities of the green economy, showing that through the intentional integration of green skills and all green jobs have the potential to become quality green jobs through the integration of job-quality standards.

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Regional Solutions for Growing Quality Green Jobs

A digital guide for regional leaders who want to , based on their region’s risk and readiness levels.

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Unequal Opportunities: Examining Quality and Diversity in Green Jobs

Addressing disparities in green jobs is crucial for an inclusive transition. The report analyzes disparities in job quality and workforce demographics to inform strategies for equitable employment.

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Proactive Talent Strategies for a Green ܽƵforce: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

By investing early and often in attracting and retaining top talent, small and medium-sized businesses can .

Stay tuned for a new resource featuring recommendations for how communities can prepare themselves for emerging quality green jobs and careers (coming in 2025).

Join us! Explore our tools and resources to learn how we can support your work for a better, more equitable, and more sustainable tomorrow.

About Climate-Resilient Employees for a Sustainable Tomorrow (CREST)

CREST is a five-year, $25 million career preparation and reskilling initiative of the Ares Charitable Foundation (the “Ares Foundation”) that aims to help close the gap between the demand for a skilled workforce for green jobs and the number of people prepared for these opportunities. ܽƵing with our partners and local communities, the Ares Foundation can deepen our impact, harness new opportunities, and help create a green, resilient future that benefits generations to come.

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