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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.
NYC’s contracting harms jobs & social services
An op-ed by Gregory J Morris for the New York Daily News.
Growing Careers From The Ground Up: A Brooklyn Model For New York’s Cannabis Workforce
Co-authored by Arana Hankin-Biggers, The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store and Gregory J. Morris, NYCETC.
Bronx families face voucher freeze as Adams, Hochul clash over childcare funding
Greg Morris, NYCETC quoted in the Bronx Times.
Council Member Riley urges Bronx parents to sign petition for free childcare for 2-year-olds
Gregory J Morris, NYCETC quoted in the Bronx Times.
Op-ed: Why New York must invest in its immigrant workers
Co-authored by Yesenia Mata, La Colmena, and Gregory J Morris, NYCETC
A Conversation with Michael Sedillo, Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services
Gregory J Morris, NYCETC CEO, sits down with Michael Sedillo, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, to discuss city contracting reforms, payment delays, and how his office is working to build accountability and partnership with New York City’s nonprofit sector.
Opinion: NYC Is Spending Millions on Workforce Development — But Not on the Workers Who Need It Most
Op-ed by Gregory J Morris for City Limits.
City workforce development programs underserve adults
NYCETC’s “Putting Our Dollars to Work” report in The Chief.
New Report: Putting Our Dollars to Work
$640M in Citywide Workforce Spending, Majority of Funding Bypasses Prime-Age Workers in Need
Celebrating Our Members Featured on City & State’s Trailblazers in Economic Development List
A dozen leaders recognized for their contributions in 2024.
A Conversation on Benefits Cliffs
Shoshana Marder, the newly appointed Executive Director of Leap Fund, joins Gregory J. Morris, CEO of NYCETC, for a discussion on her professional journey and the tools, policy initiatives, and advocacy efforts addressing benefits cliffs.
A Conversation on “Bold Solutions to Re-Engage”
Cass Conrad, Executive Director of The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation, and David Fischer, Principal of Altior Policy Solutions, sit down with Gregory J Morris, Chief Executive Officer of NYCETC, for a conversation on the new report Bold Solutions to Re-Engage.
Media Coverage
NYC’s contracting harms jobs & social services
An op-ed by Gregory J Morris for the New York Daily News.
Growing Careers From The Ground Up: A Brooklyn Model For New York’s Cannabis Workforce
Co-authored by Arana Hankin-Biggers, The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store and Gregory J. Morris, NYCETC.
Bronx families face voucher freeze as Adams, Hochul clash over childcare funding
Greg Morris, NYCETC quoted in the Bronx Times.
Council Member Riley urges Bronx parents to sign petition for free childcare for 2-year-olds
Gregory J Morris, NYCETC quoted in the Bronx Times.
Op-ed: Why New York must invest in its immigrant workers
Co-authored by Yesenia Mata, La Colmena, and Gregory J Morris, NYCETC
Opinion: NYC Is Spending Millions on Workforce Development — But Not on the Workers Who Need It Most
Op-ed by Gregory J Morris for City Limits.
City workforce development programs underserve adults
NYCETC’s “Putting Our Dollars to Work” report in The Chief.
Adams appoints 4 new deputy mayors to replace resigning aides
Statement from Gregory J Morris on the appointment of the new deputy mayors in Crain’s New York Business.
Day two of 2024 NYCETC conference discusses actionable change for workforce development
City & State New York’s coverage of the 2024 NYCETC Conference | On Practice.
Day one of 2024 NYCETC workforce agenda conference addresses policy pathways for career development
City & State New York’s coverage of the 2024 NYCETC Conference | On Policy.
Safety Net Aid Enrollment Soars, Complicating Economic Recovery
NYCETC quoted in THE CITY article by Greg David.
What’s Going On! Labor Monday
Michelle Jackson, HSC; Greg Morris, NYCETC; and Maria Lizardo, NMIC are interviewed by Bob Hennelly.
This NYC job training program is helping young adults pivot to high-earning careers
Stacks+Joules, Henry Street Settlement, and NYCETC featured.
Reports
Press Releases
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.
New Report: Putting Our Dollars to Work
$640M in Citywide Workforce Spending, Majority of Funding Bypasses Prime-Age Workers in Need
NYCETC Statement on Resignation of 4 Deputy Mayors
The future of the City cannot be thought of as simply a matter of getting stuff done anymore; it must be a matter of getting stuff right.
What They’re Saying: New Yorkers Praise Mayor Adams Family-Focused Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget
NYCETC quoted in the Mayor’s Office of the City of New York’s press release.
NYCETC Launches Advisory Council to Advance its Mission to Drive Workforce Development Innovation in NYC
The Advisory Council will provide strategic guidance and foster partnerships to enhance job skills and equitable workforce opportunities for New Yorkers
Second Workforce Benchmarking Network Launching in 2025
Corporation for a Skilled Workforce is pleased to announce the 2025 Workforce Benchmarking Network New York City cohort, with support from The Pinkerton Foundation, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, and Deutsche Bank, and in partnership with New York City Employment and Training Coalition.
NYCETC Welcomes Five New Board Members to Champion Workforce Development for All New Yorkers
Learn more about NYCETC’s newest board members.
Mayor Adams Launches City’s First Community Hiring Effort With $1.2 Billion to Connect Underserved New Yorkers With Good-Paying Jobs
NYCETC quoted in the Mayor’s Office of the City of New York’s press release.
New York City Council Announces Members and Structure of New Arrivals Strategy Team to Strengthen City’s Response to Integrating Newcomers and Supporting Communities
NYCETC is named as a cohort member working with the New Arrivals Strategy Team.
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.
Google NYC Tech Opportunity Fund Tech Bridge Grant Awards Announced at New York City Employment and Training Coalition Building the NYC Tech Bridge Event
Grants Provided to 5 NYCETC Member Organizations Focused on Growing and Sustaining An Equitable and Inclusive Tech Training Ecosystem through Promising Practice and Partnership
New York City Employment and Training Coalition Congratulates Maria Torres-Springer on Expanded Portfolio of Housing, Economic and Workforce Development
In response to the news that Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer will take on an expanded portfolio to include Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Development, NYCETC released the following statement
New York City Employment and Training Coalition Reacts To NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Executive Budget For FY24
NYCETC released the following statement in response to Mayor Adams’ executive budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024
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.