As New York City expands its available slots for the Summer Youth Employment Program and other work-based learning, there is a need to build and strengthen employer partnerships to successfully...
January 20, 2023
A sobering end-of-year report from the Office of the New York State Comptroller revealed that a pandemic-weary New York City is still reeling from record-high youth unemployment numbers. According to...
October 5, 2022
JobsFirstNYC and SkyHive bring skills-mapping technology to enhance job access and streamline skills-based hiring processes for New York City’s workforce NEW YORK, October 5, 2022 – The future of work...
September 28, 2022
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...
June 13, 2022
JobsFirstNYC has announced a new partnership with The New York City Deputy Mayor's Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). The goal is to...
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 9, 2022
Black History Month celebrations have long outgrown the confines of February, the shortest month of the year. Black excellence and advancements happen each day and should be regularly acknowledged. One...
December 22, 2021
If we have learned anything from the Great Recession and its accompanying recovery efforts just a decade ago, it’s that young adult generations that enter the labor market in an...
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...
November 10, 2021
As New York City grapples with a protracted economic crisis brought on by COVID-19, city leaders will be searching for opportunities to help spark a lasting economic rebound and regain...
