Where Experience Begins I am fortunate to work as a paid communications intern at JobsFirstNYC, a nonprofit intermediary committed to workforce development. Too often, internships are treated like auditions reserved exclusively for polished professionals when they should be viable opportunities... Over the past ten years, industry commissions—composed of industry leaders, skills-based postsecondary training providers, and school-based staff—have provided resources for career-connected learning programs in New York City’s public schools, particularly CTE (career and technical education) schools. However, there is an... In today’s rapidly evolving workforce landscape, no single organization can drive systemic change alone. Recognizing this, JobsFirstNYC launched Sector Networks—workforce ecosystem partnerships designed to build collaboration, increase economies of scale, and create sustainable solutions for jobseekers and employers alike. These... JobsFirstNYC has published a new, in-depth data profile of New York City Council District 8 (CD 8), Council District 8: A Profile of Challenges and Opportunities, in support of our recently launched community-based collaboration to enhance the economic mobility of... Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we reflect on another impactful year, it is evident that JobsFirstNYC’s vision—to advance economic opportunity for New York’s young adults and the communities in which they live—has continued to drive our actions and define our...
