“The latest jobs data shows New York City added fewer than 1,000 private-sector jobs in the past six months — the slowest start to a year outside the pandemic. That is unacceptable at a time when the cost of living is climbing faster than paychecks.
With a mayor’s race underway, the driving conversation must be on how we create quality jobs, connect economic development to local hiring, and ensure every New Yorker has a clear, supported path to succeed.
We cannot talk about affordability without talking about jobs. Housing, transit, childcare — none of it is truly affordable without stable, well-paying work. The NYC Employment and Training Coalition’s Workforce Development Agenda calls for immediate action to expand municipal and high-demand industry pathways and to invest in training, navigation, and digital access.
The strategy is in place. The partners are committed. We have proven models. What’s needed now is leadership willing to act to deliver economic mobility in every borough.”
Suggested Reading
- The New York Times, New York City Companies All but Stopped Hiring in First Half of the Year
- NYCETC, Workforce Development Agenda