Green Economy Network

April 16, 2025
The Power of Partnership: Sector Networks Driving Transformation

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,...

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November 21, 2024
In a New York Minute: Solar One’s Shakira Hart

Our blog series, 5 Questions in a New York Minute, highlights the work of JobsFirstNYC’s partners in New York City’s workforce. Through concise and insightful interviews, we aim to spotlight...

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September 24, 2024
Mobilizing Workforce Transformation with Sector Networks: Climate Week NYC 2024

As the world transitions to a green economy, the need for a skilled and adaptable workforce has never been more critical. To address this need, JobsFirstNYC initiated the formation of...

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October 16, 2023
A Reflection on Climate Week and Workforce Development Month

This past month (September 2023), we experienced the overlap of Climate Week and Workforce Development Month, offering a timely reminder of the pivotal role that our workforce plays in shaping...

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May 9, 2023
Gaining the Skills to Succeed in Green Tech

One JobsFirstNYC Green Economy Network partner is opening doors for advancement through skills training. Take a peek at how skills training has introduced three New York City women to the...

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May 11, 2022
We are Better Together

JobsFirstNYC convened stakeholders across its expansive network on February 24, 2022, for its first Partnership Forum of 2022. This forum provided opportunities for learning and sharing amongst training providers, economic...

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April 22, 2022
Creating Clean Careers with the Green Economy Network

Policy Proposals for Economic Growth and Climate Resilience Building an inclusive green economy in New York City and across New York State requires understanding the knowledge and skills needed to...

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January 7, 2021
Building an inclusive Green Economy for New York City: A Data-Driven Investigation

On December 3, 2020, the Green Economy Network hosted their second partnership design meeting, focused on the Investigate Phase of the JobsFirstNYC Process. In this meeting, the group explored labor...

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January 7, 2021
Building an inclusive Green Economy for New York City: Network Planning Launch

On October 27, 2020, NYC's first Green Economy Network was launched as part of a broader collaborative effort anchored by JobsFirstNYC, Green City Force, The HOPE Program, and Nontraditional Employment...

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January 7, 2021
Building an Inclusive Green Economy for New York City: Highlights from Adapting to the Future of Work

 Building an inclusive green economy in New York City requires understanding the knowledge and skills needed to most effectively execute sustainability, climate, resiliency and circular economy priorities, while also...

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