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Vision

Economic mobility for all young adults.

Mission

JobsFirst NYC creates and advances solutions that break down barriers and transform the systems supporting young adults and their communities in the pursuit of economic opportunities.

Every JobsFirst Local Driver is part of a movement of cities and regions across the country working toward 50,000 young adults on clearer paths by 2030.

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“Much of the work we do is in partnership with colleges and the reason why the BON has existed since 2011, is because JobsFirst NYC has really supported the eight community based organizations. JobsFirst is all-in in terms of the work we do, and the BON would not still exist without their support.”

Allison Palmer

Associate Executive Director at New Settlement

Lisa Tazartes, Interim Executive Director, Per Scholas

“What JobsFirst NYC has built is rare. Organizations that are often set up to compete with one another have developed a level of trust that allows us to collaborate openly, share opportunities, and solve problems together. That trust has accelerated partnerships that simply would not have happened otherwise.”

Lisa Tazartes

Interim Executive Director, Per Scholas

When NYC’s Systems Align, Young Adults and Their Communities Get Ahead

JobsFirst NYC aligns work, education, and community systems around young adults. When each system does its part inside a shared framework, opportunity becomes more accessible for everyone in the region.

Work

Stable careers with upward mobility.

When employers and workforce partners align, young adults access jobs that grow, and the economy grows with them.

Education

Clear paths from learning to opportunity.

When schools, trainers, and employers connect, the gaps that slow young adults down close.

Community

Visible, trusted support close to home.

When partners align around shared challenges, young adults thrive in and strengthen the communities that shape their lives.

Our Impact

What We Are Solving

The barriers are well-documented. The systems to address them are not yet aligned. JobsFirst NYC closes that gap.

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Invest in the Infrastructure That Moves NYC Forward

JobsFirst NYC designs, incubates, and strengthens bold workforce solutions in NYC while informing what works across cities and regions nationwide.

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FAQ

JobsFirst NYC’s vision is economic mobility for all young adults and their communities. We design the infrastructure that makes that possible: aligned systems, shared frameworks, and proven tools that turn local insight into lasting progress.

JobsFirst NYC creates and advances solutions that break down barriers and transform the systems supporting young adults in the pursuit of economic opportunities. We work across NYC to make coordinated action the norm rather than the exception.

JobsFirst NYC equips NYC with a shared framework, proven tools, and cross-site learning to drive economic mobility for young adults and their communities.