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...
April 16, 2025
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,...
January 21, 2025
For 18 years, JobsFirstNYC has advanced solutions for economic mobility across New York City. In 2024, after strategic conversations with local and national stakeholders, we launched Community-Inspired Networks for Change—CommunityINC...
September 24, 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...
September 19, 2024
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...
June 24, 2024
Emily began her higher education at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY). Due to an outstanding financial balance and the need for social-emotional support for...
April 11, 2024
Marjorie Parker of JobsFirstNYC, and Mickey Austin of PeopleShores, address the inaugural cohort in Brooklyn, New York Collaboration between JobsFirstNYC and PeopleShores Sparking Job Creation in NYC's Neighborhoods with High...
March 5, 2024
Despite escalating economic challenges in New York City, an innovative and replicable success story has unfolded in the West Bronx through the Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative’s (JARC) 2023 Internship Program....
February 6, 2024
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...
December 6, 2023
Partnerships that break down barriers and transform systems take a little bit of risk, a whole lot of passion, and a willingness to think outside the box. At JobsFirstNYC, we...
