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08.11.25

Statement on BLS Commissioner Firing

Gregory J. Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition

07.25.25

Statement from Gregory J. Morris on SYEP Payment Card Fraud

“For nearly 60 years, the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) has been a lifeline for young New Yorkers. It’s often their first job, their first step toward economic independence, and their first encounter with the financial system. It is the largest program of its kind in the nation and has positively impacted hundreds of thousands […]

07.21.25

Budget Watch: FY26 Agreement Reached

On Friday, June 27, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Chair Justin Brannan, and other city leaders announced an agreement on a $115.9 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. 

06.20.25

Op-ed: Workforce development is the key to New York’s economic future

A new op-ed in Crain’s by New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías and Gregory J Morris, Chief Executive Officer of NYCETC.

05.28.25

NYCETC Publishes Early Learnings from the Tech Bridge Grant Program

The program empowers grantees to expand access into New York City’s growing tech workforce through equitable, community-driven pathways.