Solutions

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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September 19, 2024
In a New York Minute: STRIVE’s Ayesha George

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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June 24, 2024
Bridging the Gap: Empowering College Stop-outs Through the Bridge Back to College Program

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...

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April 11, 2024
Place-Based Solutions Through Local Impact Sourcing

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...

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March 5, 2024
Unlocking Potential in the West Bronx: The Power of Building Internship Programs with Local Colleges and Small Businesses

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....

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February 6, 2024
New York City’s 2024 Young Adult Policy Goals: The Apprenticeship Accelerator

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...

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December 6, 2023
The Power of Partnership

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...

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December 4, 2023
JobsFirstNYC’s Skills Mapping Academy: Unlocking Opportunities for Jobseekers with the Help of Generative AI

In 2022, JobsFirstNYC launched a Skills Mapping initiative in partnership with SkyHive to accelerate labor market-responsive training, reskilling, upskilling for New York City young adults and communities that have traditionally...

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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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August 20, 2023
Reversing Nearly a Decade of Positive Trends: The Lingering Impact of the Pandemic on Young Adults Who Are Out of School and Out of Work in New York City

In New York City, despite a decade-long trend of increasing gains in the labor market and rising educational attainment, the proportion of 16- to 24-year-olds who are both out of...

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