Author: Stephanie Birmingham

11.16.20

Key NYC Nonprofits Launch The Inclusive Growth Initiative

New coalition will develop a plan for equitable recovery with a focus on economic development, workforce training, and affordable housing NYCETC, ANHD, and RPA will select a 15-person steering committee representative of the diversity of New York City to develop an agenda for inclusive economic growth NEW YORK, NY – (November 16, 2020) – The […]

11.11.20

NYC Workforce Weekly – 11/11/2020

CNYCA’S COVID-19 Economic Update: NYC residents received $30 billion in unemployment benefits from March through October, but those payments will soon shrink as CARES Act benefits expire NYS Announces $4.3 Billion in Budget Cuts NYC Council Hearings: November Mayoral Fireside Chat: Maya Wiley on November 19 News, Events & Professional Development Program Recruitment Job Opportunities Read Here

11.06.20

NYC Workforce Weekly – 11/04/2020

NYC Nonprofits Turnout: Tell Us Your GOTV Data + Join Long-Term Working Group Prevailing Wage for Human Services Workers Legislation Introduced in City Council NYC Council Passes Bill Expanding NYC’s Law Regulating Emissions From Large Buildings Mayoral Fireside Chat: Loree Sutton on November 5 News, Events & Professional Development Program Recruitment Job Opportunities Read Here

10.30.20

NYC Workforce Weekly – 10/28/2020

NYC Nonprofits Turnout: Launch + Call to Action CNYCA’S COVID-19 Economic Update: Taxi and app-dispatch trip volume back to 50% of pre-pandemic level, but uneven Member Spotlight: Hot Bread Kitchen NYC Launches Small Business Resource Network Mayoral Fireside Chat:  Loree Sutton on November 5 NYCETC is Hiring News, Events & Professional Development Program Recruitment Job Opportunities Read […]

10.30.20

CNYCA’S COVID-19 Economic Update – 10.30.20

COVID-19 Economic Update is a bi-weekly column prepared by economist James Parrott of the Center for New York City Affairs (CNYCA) at The New School, whose research is supported by the Consortium for Worker Education and the 21st Century ILGWU Heritage Fund. Read past installments here.  An Oct. 27th front-page story in The New York Times cited our estimate that between […]

10.21.20

NYC Workforce Weekly – 10/21/2020

Mayor’s Office of Contract Services Releases Digital Process for City Council Discretionary Contracting Mayoral Fireside Chats:  Loree Sutton on November 5 + Kathryn Garcia Announced for January 17 Funding Opportunity: Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund SBA Simplifies PPP Loan Forgiveness Application for Loans of $50,000 or Less Robin Hood’s Power Fund Elevates Nonprofit Leaders of Color Reopening […]

10.14.20

CNYCA’S COVID-19 Economic Update – 10-14-20

COVID-19 Economic Update is a bi-weekly column prepared by economist James Parrott of the Center for New York City Affairs (CNYCA) at The New School, whose research is supported by the Consortium for Worker Education and the 21st Century ILGWU Heritage Fund. Read past installments here.  The latest data on initial unemployment claims for regular State unemployment insurance released […]

10.14.20

NYC Workforce Weekly – 10/14/2020

CNYCA’S COVID-19 Economic Update: COVID-Caused Economic Hardships Broadly Felt & Rising Mayoral Fireside Chat:  Scott Stringer Tomorrow + Maya Wiley Announced for November 19 Deadline Extended: Reopening Survey for Workforce Organizations NYCETC is Hiring!  COVID Alert NY Funding Opportunity: Strengthening Communities through Recovery Building Trades & Workforce Providers Form  Apprenticeship Readiness Collective News, Events & Professional Development Program Recruitment Job […]

10.07.20

NYC Workforce Weekly – 10/07/2020

NYCETC Member Spotlight: Emma’s Torch NYS Receives $18M Federal Grant to Train Workers and Support Entrepreneurs During and After Pandemic Due This Friday: Reopening Survey for Workforce Organizations Upcoming Mayoral Fireside Chat: Scott Stringer NYC Council Hearings Schedule Mayor de Blasio Signs Bills to Expand Paid Sick Leave Protections for Workers News, Events & Professional Development Program Recruitment Job Opportunities […]

09.30.20

CNYCA’S COVID-19 Economic Update – 09.30.20

COVID-19 Economic Update is a bi-weekly column prepared by economist James Parrott of the Center for New York City Affairs (CNYCA) at The New School, whose research is supported by the Consortium for Worker Education and the 21st Century ILGWU Heritage Fund. Read the first installment here.  New York City has continued to recover jobs, but the pace of […]

09.30.20

NYC Workforce Weekly – 09/30/2020

CNYCA’S COVID-19 Economic Update:  Only 29% of lost jobs regained, some industries continuing to reduce jobs; pace of private job recovery slowing NYCEDC Releases 7 Reports on Exploring Paths to an Inclusive Workforce in NYC, including Bridge Programs NYS Announces New Career Pathway Training Partnerships Program for HVAC and Heat Pumps Reopening Survey for Workforce Organizations Invest […]