Recap: Workforce Development Committee Holds First Oversight Hearing
On February 27, 2026, the New York City Council’s newly formed Committee on Workforce Development convened its first-ever oversight hearing alongside the Committee on Higher Education, marking an important step in elevating workforce issues across City policy.
NYCETC Secures Federal Workforce Funding
Recently, NYCETC was selected to receive $125,000 in Federal Community Project Funding, secured by Senator Chuck Schumer and awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Joint Statement from NYCETC & NYATEP on the FY 2027 Executive Budget
Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 underscores the growing responsibility New York now bears as the federal government scales back its role in supporting critical investments. Against the backdrop of Washington’s disinvestment in our state, estimated to be $10.3 billion in federal operating funds, the budget offers a measured and fiscally responsible […]
NYCETC Statement on NYC Council Elevating Workforce Development as a Core City Priority
Yesterday’s announcement of City Council committee appointments marks a significant and long-awaited turning point for workforce policy in New York City.
NYCETC Statement on Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address
Governor Hochul’s State of the State reflects an understanding that New York’s economic future depends on aligning education and workforce investments with high-growth industries. The focus on SUNY and CUNY Reconnect, Career Connect, and sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing reinforces the recognition that workforce pipelines must be directly connected to real labor-market demand and the […]
NYCETC congratulates Julie Menin on her election as Speaker of the New York City Council
Her experience in city government and record of advancing policies affecting small businesses, workers, and families position the Council for a consequential period of leadership.
NYCETC Statement on the Appointment of Julie Su as Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice
NYCETC welcomes Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s decision to appoint Julie Su as New York City’s first Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. Su has spent her career standing up for workers and making sure economic policy actually reaches the people it’s supposed to serve. Her work ensuring fair pay, protecting workers’ rights, strengthening labor standards, and expanding opportunity reflects […]
NYCETC’s Conference, Advancing Affordability Through Jobs, Wages & Wealth, Drives Cross-Sector Action on Economic Mobility
Two-Day Convening Showcases Breakthrough Strategies, Cross-Sector Leadership, and the City’s Most Influential Workforce and Economic Opportunity Advocates
An Important Omission in the Mayor-Elect’s Transition Process — Workforce Development Deserves a Seat at the Table
As the Mayor-Elect’s team launches its transition website and opens the door for New Yorkers to share their expertise and interest in serving this city, we noticed something important missing. Workforce Development isn’t listed as an option on the resume submission form. At a time when connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, training, and career pathways is vital […]