JobsFirstNYC proudly hosted its inaugural Youth Day in New York City, a vibrant and inspiring event that brought together over 50 students and their chaperones from all five boroughs. This special day aimed to empower young New Yorkers by connecting... The JobsFirstNYC Policy Committee recently convened with the Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development to learn about innovative approaches designed to broaden and enhance inclusive, diverse, and equitable career pathways for young adults in New York City. The forum... JobsFirstNYC rallies in D.C. alongside young adults and practitioners from our partner organizations to advocate for policies to improve education, job training, and employment for youth across the country. According to the July 2023 JobsFirstNYC data brief, there are 138,029 young... Why Diversifying Postsecondary Education Can Create a Better Workforce for New York We taught a professional learning module to New York City Department of Education teachers and counselors. One set the following goal: “To better assist my students to find... On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law. This historic legislation will fund much-needed upgrades to America’s physical infrastructure and create an estimated two million jobs per year for the next decade. More...
