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Adapting to the Future of Work: Listen Up For Young Adults

Jul 1820239am-4pm EST


For Young Adults

Adapting to the Future of Work: Listen Up For Young Adults

New York City Bar Association
42 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

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Adapting to the Future of Work:

Listen Up!

 

JobsFirstNYC invites New York City’s 16- to 24-year-olds to our eighth annual convening. This year we are back in person, where you will engage with the future of work and have your voice heard. Participate in a day of learning, networking, advocacy, idea-sharing, provoking panel discussions, and transformative new ideas.

A Professional Development Convening for NYC’s Young Adults

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This inclusive in-person convening will feature interactive discussions with young trailblazers on topics shaping the future of work. There will be picnic table chats, hands-on workshops related to emerging job trends, and networking opportunities.

Share Your Big Ideas and Win Big

 

The “My City, My Community” social impact pitch competition returns, with a total of $5,000 in cash prizes being awarded to selected young adult finalists who are able to share a vision for developing social impact solutions to positively impact your community.

Register* for THE professional development convening designed exclusively for 16- to 24-year-olds in New York City!

If you are a workforce training or school provider and are interested in registering your group of young adult participants for this convening, contact Stephany Garcia at sgarcia@jobsfirstnyc.org to receive further instructions.

A sneak peek at what we’re planning for you:

    • Space to share about the changing labor market and how to navigate these changes.
    • Hear first-hand experiences about tapping into emerging workforce trends.
    • Learn about social capital and how to build it in real-time.
    • Make the connection between mental health and professional/personal growth.
    • Explore advocacy strategies and ask experts how to organize for a better future.

 

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Speakers

Morning Poem, Emcee Introduction & Wake-Up Activity

Stephanie Pacheco

2023 Youth Poet Laureate

New York City

Nasir Mack

Board Member

Philadelphia Youth Network

Jamiel Alexander

Senior Fellow

Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions

Welcome Remarks & Special Messages

Marjorie D. Parker

President & CEO

JobsFirstNYC

Antonio Delgado

Lt. Governor

New York State

Denice Williams

Deputy Comissioner

Department of Youth & Community Development

Guest of Honor

Justin J. Pearson

Tennessee State Representative

Keynote Address

Jahkil Jackson

Founder

Project I Am

Idea Generator

Tawan Davis

CEO

The Steinbridge Group

Listen Up and Stay Ahead - Preparing for Emerging Industries and Workforce Trends

Domingo Morales

Founder

Compost Power

John Lynch

State Workforce Manager

Transfr

Vidya Bharadwaj

Director of Education

Encode Justice

Sasha Hori

Co-Chapter Lead

Encode Justice

Emily Campos

Division Coordinator

Saturday Night Lights

Niara Frankson

Youth Researcher

I Am a Multiplier - Bringing Out the Best in Your Community

Daphne Frias

Youth Activist & Storyteller

Carrie mays

Social Justice Activist Warrior

Kimberly Pham

Event Manager

Opportunity Youth United

Teresa Rivera

Community Educator

Opportunity Youth United

Your Network is Your Net Worth - Social Entrepreneurship and Building Social Capital

Madison Bryant-Wagstaff

Founder & CEO

MFC

Jordan Folkes

Account Director

BCW Global

Dion Walcott

Director of Partnerships

Pensole Lewis College & Founder, MARKTD

Sebastian Diaz

Managing Editor

The Fordham Ram

Picnic Table Talks

Harleny Vasquez

CEO & Founder

yourEVOLVEDmind

Francisca Peral

Program Alum & Facilitator

Stacks + Joules

Armitina Smith

Program Alum

Stacks + Joules

Krystal Fortune

Footwear Designer and Linebuilder

MARTKD Family

Dion Walcott

Director of Partnerships

Pensole Lewis College & Founder, MARKTD

Daphne Frias

Youth Activist & Storyteller

Jordan Folkes

Account Director

BCW Global

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