The future of work is upon us. We are no longer waiting for disruptive technology to change the way we work or to see how the relationship between employees and...
September 20, 2019
Galvahn Cepeda, a 17-year old young man, has been gaining work experience and career training through LaGuardia Community College’s Intern & Earn Program, one of New York City’s workforce...
October 25, 2018
“I am living my passion. I wake up everyday ready. Do you wake up everyday ready?" This is how Marjorie Parker, JobsFirstNYC’s President and CEO, welcomed guests at...
August 8, 2017
With recent changes in technology, including a heavy uptick in automation and the proliferation in machine-learning, the employment landscape has undergone profound changes. As a result, young people are adapting...
September 26, 2016
This month, New York City Council Member Brad Lander (District 29, Brooklyn) released a report on New York City's gig economy. The report detailed the financial and legal challenges many workers...
July 28, 2016
On July 20, 2016, JobsFirstNYC convened together 175 employers, business intermediaries, trade associations, nonprofits, public agencies, and local philanthropies to consider how New York City businesses can adapt to advances...
