Author: Stephanie Birmingham

07.13.26

The Smartest Investment in New York Is New Yorkers

Gregory J Morris, Chief Executive Officer of NYCETC responds to last week’s New York Times feature on the job market for college graduates.

07.10.26

Lyft is giving free rides to New Yorkers heading to job interviews and work

A Time Out feature on NYCETC and Lyft’s new pilot program designed to help New Yorkers overcome transportation barriers to employment.

07.10.26

Lyft and New York City Employment and Training Coalition Launch Pilot Program to Help New Yorkers Access Jobs

Program provides transportation support for job interviews, training, and early employment opportunities— A Timely Private-Sector Response to Federal Safety Net Cuts

07.07.26

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget: NYCETC Statement and Analysis

Last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council announced a $125.8 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. The budget contains major investments in housing, transit, libraries, and CUNY, all of which are important levers for expanding economic mobility and connecting New Yorkers to good jobs and sustainable career pathways. In his remarks, Mayor Mamdani […]

06.30.26

Recap: NYC Council Workforce Development and Economic Development Committees Hold Oversight Hearing on The State of the Green Economy Action Plan

On June 26, 2026, the New York City Council’s Committee on Economic Development and Committee on Workforce Development held a joint oversight hearing on the state of the 2024 Green Economy Action Plan (GEAP).

06.26.26

Policy Memorandum: Advancing Workforce Implementation of the Green Economy Action Plan

Prepared for the Joint Oversight Hearing of the New York City Council Committee on Workforce Development and Committee on Economic Development