The Bronx Opportunity Network (BON) is a collaborative effort among a group of seven CBOs serving young adults in the South Bronx, which, in partnership with Bronx and Hostos Community...
April 11, 2016
The Centre for Social Innovation, a community of social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, creatives and innovators from multiple sectors, is seeking applicants for its Agents of Change program. The Agents of Change...
March 24, 2016
On March 7, 2016, JobsFirstNYC and the Aspen Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program convened leadership from government, philanthropy, the business community, and the workforce development field in New York City and...
March 10, 2016
Earlier this week, we celebrated the release of our latest publication, “Optimizing Talent: The Promise and the Perils of Adapting Sectoral Strategies for Young Workers", which was co-released with the Aspen...
February 25, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE< Editorial from JobsFirstNYC State of the Borough New Initiatives Publications Recent Convenings Conferences Celebrating Our Partners News from the Field< Staff Announcements EDITORIAL FROM JOBSFIRSTNYC...
February 24, 2016
Last month, Governor Cuomo gave his 2016 State of the State and executive budget address in Albany, NY. There, to a diverse audience of guests, Governor Cuomo announced his fiscal...
February 20, 2016
Long-term self-sufficiency means more than just a job. Those at the bottom of the labor market—especially young adults with limited education who face high rates of unemployment—need in-demand skills, a...
February 18, 2016
Young Adult Sectoral Employment Project Expands Four Workforce Partnerships Chosen to Help Out-of-School and Out-of-Work Young Adults Gain Training and Entry into Different Sectors of Employment...
February 10, 2016
Dear Friends and Colleagues, One of the joys of preparing an annual report is that it gives us the opportunity to look back and be thankful for all that has...
February 3, 2016
In this week's Partner Spotlight, we are excited to feature a short interview with Gaspar Caro, Coordinator for the Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN). What led you to...
