Programs, Courses, Participants, and Cohorts are some of the main building blocks used in PIMS. Understanding how they relate to one another makes it easier to set up and manage Course delivery. What is a Program? A Program defines the curriculum and configuration that can be delivered through one or more Courses. It can include Activities such as assessments, online courses, and impact surveys. Program Administrators create and manage Programs, while Program Leaders can view

The Program Impact Management System (PIMS) uses different roles to make sure each user has access to the information and tools they need. This FAQ explains the four primary roles and how they work together to support Program and Course delivery, participant development, and impact measurement. What roles are available in PIMS? The primary roles in PIMS are: Program Administrator Program Leader Coach Participant Each role has different responsibilities and levels of access ba

A practical guide to understanding and using the Program Impact Management System. The Program Impact Management System (PIMS) helps facilitators, educators, coaches, workforce professionals, and other program leaders support people as they develop the skills they need to thrive personally and professionally. PIMS brings together the people, learning activities, assessments, and information needed to manage structured development experiences. It can support programs focused o

Mission-focused nonprofit brings expertise, technology, and practical tools to help justice-impacted young adults build pathways to employment and long-term success. MIAMI, FL — September 9, 2026 — The Foundation for Talent Transformation is proud to support Midwest Urban Strategies (MUS) and its partners in the implementation of MUS RESTART, a regional workforce reentry initiative funded through a $5.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training

LONG BEACH, CA —July 22, 2026— The Foundation for Talent Transformation joined Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), its affiliates, specialists, and youth development leaders at the 2026 JAG EDGE Conference in Long Beach, California, to explore practical ways to help young people build confidence, deepen their self-awareness, and pursue meaningful education and career pathways. During the conference, the Foundation connected with attendees in the Power-Up Zone, introducing fre

At the 2026 JAG EDGE Conference in Long Beach, Eric Shepherd, Executive Director of the Foundation for Talent Transformation, delivered a presentation on how free assessments and AI Coaches could help young people build career confidence. The session explored how assessments helped young people better understand their strengths, interests, values, preferences, and development opportunities. These insights supported greater self-awareness and more informed conversations about

At the 2026 JAG EDGE Conference in Long Beach, the Foundation for Talent Transformation is partnering with the Bresee Foundation to present a youth-centered discussion about how self-assessment can strengthen career confidence, clarity, and occupational identity.

Miami, FL — July 8, 2026 — The Foundation for Talent Transformation has earned the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition the Candid Awards Foundation gives to nonprofit organizations. The Platinum Seal marks a significant milestone for the Foundation and builds on its achievement of the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency. This recognition demonstrates the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to operating with integrity, strengthening public trus

Millions of young people wake up each morning with no job to go to, no classes to attend, and no training program preparing them for a future career. Economists refer to these young people as NEETs, those who are Not in Employment, Education, or Training. Today, approximately 262 million young people worldwide fall into this category, representing roughly one in four young people globally. While economists call them NEETs, workforce practitioners often call them Opportunity Y

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