Statement on Black History Month; For Jobs and Freedom
There is no shortage of dynamism among the members of our coalition. Regardless of the particular job title or communities served, the efforts to put New Yorkers on paths to work – no matter the starting point – are relentless and inspired. Embedded in these efforts – whether we call it out bluntly or now – […]
A Conversation with Ira Yankwitt, Literacy Assistance Center
This week Gregory J Morris sat down with Ira Yankwitt, Literacy Assistance Center to discuss adult literacy programming and the new RFP from the Department of Youth and Community Development.
Workforce Benchmarking Network Announced in NYC
An opportunity for up to 15 NYCETC members to participate in monthly activities, exploring how to use qualitative and quantitative data to understand their impact beyond required programs measures.
Pathways to Public Service Careers
At NYCETC’s annual conference on December 6, three prominent voices in workforce and related policy areas came together for a panel discussion of a significant yet underappreciated challenge facing New York City: the staffing shortfall in city government.
A Conversation with Lisa M. Flores, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services
In December, Gregory J Morris sat down with Lisa M. Flores, Chief City Procurement Officer and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services to discuss her role, contracting with the city and PASSPort.
Greg Morris, Jen Mitchell on the State of the City
A video feature with Jen Mitchell, The Doe Fund.
Greg Morris, Michelle Jackson on the State of the City
A video feature with Michelle Jackson, HSC.
In Conversation at Somos with Darren Bloch
During last week’s Somos conference, Gregory J Morris sat down with Darren Bloch, CEO and Executive Director of Greenwich House and NYCETC Board Member to discuss workforce development and the sector’s strong presence at Somos. Gregory J Morris, NYCETC: Tell our readers more about your background and your focus in the past few years at […]
Laurie R. Dien, The Pinkerton Foundation on Metrics and Funders
As part of our series on each of the five strategic levers included in the Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: The Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint, Gregory J Morris sat down with Laurie R. Dien, Vice President/Executive Director for Programs, The Pinkerton Foundation. Gregory J Morris, NYCETC: What do you think about metrics as a funder? […]
Adria Powell on the Care Economy & the NYC Workforce Development Board
As part of our series on each of the five strategic levers included in the Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: The Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint, Gregory J Morris sat down with Adria Powell, President/CEO of Cooperative Home Care Associates (CHCA), NYC Workforce Development Board Chair, and member of the Future of Workers Task […]
The migrant crisis must not harm human services
Op-ed by Michelle Jackson, HSC and Gregory J Morris, NYCETC
Preparing Today’s Asylum Seekers To Be Tomorrow’s Workforce
NYCETC was a contributor to the latest Center for an Urban Future report.