workforce development

April 11, 2024
Place-Based Solutions Through Local Impact Sourcing

Marjorie Parker of JobsFirstNYC, and Mickey Austin of PeopleShores, address the inaugural cohort in Brooklyn, New York Collaboration between JobsFirstNYC and PeopleShores Sparking Job Creation in NYC's Neighborhoods with High...

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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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December 4, 2023
JobsFirstNYC’s Skills Mapping Academy: Unlocking Opportunities for Jobseekers with the Help of Generative AI

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...

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June 13, 2023
How AI Will and Is Changing the Field of Workforce Development

Author: Lilian Roth At JobsFirstNYC, we seek to increase the field’s understanding of trends in the economy and uncover opportunities for deeper investigation and analysis. As AI rapidly changes workforce...

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