The Challenge
Across New York City, individuals who are out of school and out of work tend to live in communities with the highest poverty rates. Reduced access to work-based learning opportunities and cutbacks in comprehensive support services are occurring alongside increased demand for workers in various sectors, making it critical to develop a collaborative approach that simultaneously prepares jobseekers and meets labor market demand. By enhancing workforce development capacity, increasing employment opportunities, and influencing policy and investment, these sector networks seek to uplift New Yorkers into good careers.
When JobsFirst NYC launched the Sector Networks in 2020:
16%
of young adults were out of school and out of work
10.3%
of youth were unemployed
31%
of young Black workers were unemployed
26%
of young Latinx workers were unemployed
Approach
The Sector Networks organize and expand effective skills training, strengthen collective mechanisms to partner with employers, customize training to meet targeted hiring demands, and increase employment opportunities for young adults and their communities.
Target sectors include: Green Economy, Technology, and Healthcare.
Impact
10,200
People Served
7,250
Certifications Earned
2,000
People Placed
280+
Stakeholders