Policy

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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September 27, 2023
Youth Advocates Take Center Stage at the First Annual Youth Days in D.C.

JobsFirstNYC rallies in D.C. alongside young adults and practitioners from our partner organizations to advocate for policies to improve education, job training, and employment for youth across the country.  According...

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September 26, 2023
JobsFirstNYC Turns Up the Volume for Young Adults in New York City

JobsFirstNYC kicked off the first day of its two-day Adapting to the Future of Work convening on July 18, 2023. Designed specifically for young people, the day centered their voices...

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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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September 28, 2022
JobsFirstNYC 2020-2021 Annual Report

Last year challenged our North Star to reduce the number of  young people who are out of school and out of work and to improve economic opportunities for them and...

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