About the Award Partners

MetLife Foundation, established in 1976 by MetLife, supports programming that increases education access and opportunity, strengthens partnerships between schools and communities, and fosters learning in the areas of health, arts, and civic involvement. For more information about the Foundation, please visit its Web site at www.metlife.org.

Jobs for the Future seeks to accelerate the educational and economic advancement of youth and adults struggling in today’s economy. JFF partners with leaders in education, business, government, and communities around the nation to: strengthen opportunities for youth to succeed in postsecondary learning and high-skill careers; increase opportunities for low-income individuals to move into family-supporting careers; and meet the growing economic demand for knowledgeable and skilled workers. For more information about JFF, please visit its Web site at www.jff.org.