Author: Stephanie Birmingham

06.27.23

Conversation about the #JustPay Campaign for Human Services with Michelle Jackson

This week, Gregory J Morris, CEO of NYCETC sat down with Michelle Jackson, Executive Director of the Human Services Council for a conversation on what #JustPay means for human services workers and the field. [This interview was edited and condensed.] Editor’s note: This feature was originally included in NYCETC’s NYC Workforce Weekly newsletter, which is […]

06.27.23

Pride at Work

June is Pride month. Pride is a month-long celebration of advocacy, liberation and self-expression for the LGBTQIA+ community. In 1970 the initial Pride celebrations were started to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, charting a path forward that centered equity.  Similarly in 2023, Pride marks a time to uplift diverse voices, celebrate a vibrant culture […]

06.21.23

Abby Jo Sigal on the Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint

Gregory J Morris, CEO of NYCETC sat down with Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director of NYC Talent for a conversation on the Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: The Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint. [This content was edited and condensed.] Editor’s note: This feature was originally included in NYCETC’s NYC Workforce Weekly newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ […]

06.14.23

NYC Workforce Development Board Eyes Federal Funding Boost, SYEP’s 60th Anniversary, and Apprenticeships

This feature is part of our ongoing series of communications on items and initiatives related to city offices, agencies, officials and the New York City Council.

05.31.23

New York City Employment and Training Coalition Congratulates Maria Torres-Springer on Expanded Portfolio of Housing, Economic and Workforce Development

In response to the news that Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer will take on an expanded portfolio to include Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Development, NYCETC released the following statement

05.24.23

NYCETC’s Testimony: New York City Council Committee on Finance Executive Budget Hearing

Submitted on May 24, 2023 A recording of this testimony is available here. I’d like to thank Chair Brannan for his leadership and the opportunity to provide testimony. I’mGregory J Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) – the largestcity-based workforce development association in the country. NYCETC serves as the […]

05.24.23

NYCETC Speaks on the FY24 Executive Budget

On Wednesday, May 24th, the New York City Council Committee on Finance heard public testimony on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. In excess of 12 hours, Finance Chair Justin Brannan and members of the Committee on Finance heard from over 300 New Yorkers on a range of topics related to Mayor Adams’ proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal […]