Press Releases

04.27.23

New York City Employment and Training Coalition Reacts To NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Executive Budget For FY24

New York, NY – (April 27, 2023) — Gregory J Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), released the following statement in response to Mayor Adams’ executive budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024:  “New York City’s economic recovery demands both immediate access to good paying jobs and timely social service […]

04.12.23

New York City Employment And Training Coalition Announces Six New Leaders Joining Board Of Directors

The new NYCETC Board Members represent workforce development providers equalizing access to employment in growing industries, providing professional networks, and offering dynamic training opportunities to New Yorkers devastated by the pandemic downturn.

03.21.23

An Active Market Labor Policy for New York City to Achieve Shared Prosperity

NEW YORK (March 21, 2023) — Today, the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) released a report alongside the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School (CNYCA), and the Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI) with recommendations for rebuilding the New York City workforce post-pandemic.

10.19.22

Google Awards $1M To NYCETC To Grow Tech Career Opportunities, Diversify Industry

Commitment from Google Announced at New York City Employment and Training Coalition Annual Conference For Workforce Providers, Partners Mayor Eric Adams, City Council Members, Labor Leaders and Others Spoke To More Than 500 Attendees In Support of Stronger Workforce, Economic Development Policies CLICK HERE TO VIEW CONFERENCE VIDEOS New York, NY – (Oct. 19, 2022) […]

10.06.22

Gregory J. Morris Named New NYC Employment and Training Coalition CEO

Morris Brings More Than Two Decades of Experience to New Role Leading the Largest City-Based Workforce Development Association in the United States New York, NY – (Oct. 6, 2022) — Today, the New York City Employment and Training Coalition announced Gregory J. Morris as Chief Executive Officer of the largest city-based workforce development association in […]

09.01.22

Report Reveals NYC’s Workforce Providers Face Inadequate Resources Despite Rising Demand

Report from NYC Employment and Training Coalition, Workforce Professionals Training Institute and the Center for New York City Affairs Follows Recent Commitments From City Leaders to Support Workforce Community Read the full report New York, NY – (September 1, 2022) — Local organizations connecting New Yorkers to the skills and training they need for better-paying […]

08.11.21

Diverse Coalition of Advocates, Educators and Community Leaders Map Out Blueprint for Fairer, Equitable Economic Growth

The NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative Blueprint outlines recommendations and priorities centered on economic development, workforce development, and affordable housing Read the Full NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative’s Blueprint Read the NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative’s Blueprint Executive Summary NEW YORK, NY – (August 11, 2021) — Today, a diverse group of emerging New York City leaders committed […]

03.23.21

NYC Employment and Training Coalition & the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School Release New Report on Challenges Facing Workforce Development Community For Equitable COVID-19 Recovery

Since the start of the pandemic, New York City’s workforce development organizations are seeing anincrease in demand due to unemployment and job loss despite seeing a decrease in City and State funding 2020 saw the worst single-year NYC job decline since the 1930s; NYC jobs are 14 percent below pre-pandemic levels, more than double the […]

02.22.21

NYC Employment and Training Coalition Announces Six New Directors to the Workforce Development Leader’s Board

Six nonprofit industry leaders will serve on NYCETC’s Board of Directors to shape and lead the future of inclusive workforce development in New York NEW YORK, NY – (February 22, 2021) – The New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), the nation’s largest city-based membership association for the workforce development industry, has announced six […]

02.08.21

NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative Announces Steering Committee to Develop an Agenda for Equitable Recovery

NYCETC, ANHD, and RPA selected a 20-person steering committee representative of the diversity of New York City to develop a plan for the future of economic development, talent development, and affordable housing NEW YORK, NY – (February 8, 2021) – The NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative (NYCIGI), a coalition formed by the New York City Employment […]

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 […]

09.15.20

NYCETC Announces Formation of Business Advisory Board

New York, NY (September 15, 2020) – Today, the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) announced the formation of the NYC Workforce Business Council, NYCETC’s business advisory council. Thanks to an investment from JPMorgan Chase, the Council will serve the critical function of ensuring NYC’s workforce development sector is industry informed. Chaired by […]