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...
October 16, 2023
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...
August 20, 2023
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...
May 9, 2023
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...
February 28, 2023
JobsFirstNYC’s commitment to supporting community partners has paved the way for powerful collaborations with results-driven organizations like Robin Hood, and, in 2021, JobsFirstNYC was selected to be a Brownsville anchor...
February 23, 2023
JobsFirstNYC convened its first in-person Partnership Forum since the pandemic, with over 80 long-standing and new partners gathering together February 16, 2023 to discuss shared challenges, and unique solutions. Ensuring...
May 11, 2022
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...
April 22, 2022
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...
March 31, 2022
In the last few months, we have witnessed a welcomed change in New York City to name and scale a vision for creating career-connected learning and pathways for all our...
December 13, 2021
Why Diversifying Postsecondary Education Can Create a Better Workforce for New York We taught a professional learning module to New York City Department of Education teachers and counselors. One set...
