For Young Adults
New York City Bar Association
42 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
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.
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.
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.
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:
Partner
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
Marjorie D. Parker
President & CEO
JobsFirstNYC
Antonio Delgado
Lt. Governor
New York State
Denice Williams
Deputy Comissioner
Department of Youth & Community Development
Justin J. Pearson
Tennessee State Representative
Jahkil Jackson
Founder
Project I Am
Tawan Davis
CEO
The Steinbridge Group
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
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
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
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