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[Deadline Approaching] The Civil Service Pathways Fellowship (CSPF) is a two-year program for The City University of New York graduates designed to create a pipeline from college to a career in civil service. The fellowship is full-time and offers a competitive salary and benefits. Applications are due by January 3, 2025.

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development is hiring for four positions across our Community Hiring and Green Collar Careers Industry Partnership teams! These roles will provide critical support to launch two exciting new initiatives. Click below to view each job description and apply: Executive Director, Partnership for Green Collar Careers (PGCC): https://lnkd.in/euRjXJGZ Director, Partnerships for Green Collar Careers (PGCC): https://lnkd.in/eW89D8Sr Agency Engagement Coordinator, Community Hiring: https://lnkd.in/e2W8njXg Operations Coordinator, Community Hiring: https://lnkd.in/erAdV4Yn

What a great Day 2 at the NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) Setting the Workforce Conference! So blessed to be in the room with so many talented visionaries! Excited for the creative wheels that are turning already 😊 Kimberly Howard Michelle Howard Andre Ward Deanna Logan Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. Kalilah Moon Stephanie Birmingham

And that’s a wrap! Earlier this week, I had the privilege of joining NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC)’s 2024 Conference Setting NYC’s Workforce Agenda, kicking off with an Opening Reception in collaboration with Fund for the City of New York and New York Jobs CEO Council. This was followed by two days of powerful programming including a panel I moderated on upskilling - what a tremendous turnout and critical conversation! A heartfelt thank you to Gisele Castro, Randolph (Randy) Peers, Angie Kamath, Priya Ramanathan, and Arana Hankin-Biggers for their leadership insights and commitment to advancing solutions that strengthen our workforce and economy. The conversation explored the importance of upskilling to meet jobseeker and business needs and underscored the urgent need for collaboration among workers, employers, educational institutions, and government to bridge skill gaps and unlock opportunities for all. BRAVO to Gregory J Morris, MPA, Stephanie Birmingham, and Debbie Roman, MBA, CNP for their leadership and advocacy in workforce development and producing a fantastic event! Their vision and execution of the content and community-building experience demonstrates the power of what’s possible when leaders come together to identify solutions for the greater good! Together, we’re shaping a future where everyone can make it. And as a New Yorker, I couldn’t be prouder and more optimistic for what’s to come! 

Sandra Bleckman, Director of Workforce Development, spoke at this year’s NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) Conference Dec. 4 on “Setting NYC’s Workforce Agenda”, sharing insights on NYPA’s workforce development programs, advice for students and those entering the workforce, and our wraparound services to break down barriers to success.    “Usually students are not completing programs because of not being able to pay tuition, or they need a MetroCard. Sometimes they need childcare. We are not just training to train. We have a goal of job placement at the end.”    NYPA, as part of its expanded authority included in the 2023-2024 Enacted State Budget, is contributing $25 million annually for #cleanenergy #workforcedevelopment. More than $12.5 million has already been released for these efforts to expand access to renewable energy careers for more New Yorkers.

Last week, I attended the Setting NYC’s Workforce Agenda conference, hosted by the NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), for two inspiring days of policy and practice discussions and learning. There were so many great sessions. One of my favorites was the discussion on NYC Workforce Portals, where Kimberly Howard talked about how tools like the Jobs NYC Portal can bridge critical gaps for job seekers, workforce providers, and employers. These solutions are critical in helping underserved communities navigate complex systems, and I’m excited to better utilize them as a workforce practitioner moving forward. (How was KindWork not already on there?! - fixing that now) I also deeply appreciated the honest insights from Beatrice Stein, who shared her experience running Hospitality Pathways , and Ismail Ocasio, who offered practical advice on scaling apprenticeships across sectors. These conversations reinforced the importance of breaking down silos and collaborating to drive meaningful change, something I’ve been personally passionate about since joining the nonprofit sector a little over a year ago. I’m leaving the conference motivated to deepen these relationships and turn ideas into action. If you’re interested in breaking down silos and building stronger systems alongside me, let’s connect and keep the conversation going! #nycworkforceweek #NYCjobs #workforcetraining

It was a privilege to represent exalt as a panelist at the 2024 NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) annual conference - Setting NYC’s Workforce Agenda.  exalt's rigorous model includes teaching the four core skills essential to the workplace - i.e. the skills employers want: 1. Critical thinking 2. Communication 3. Creative problem-solving 4. Resource management We then offer paid internships ($18-$20/hr) into high-growth sectors (ex. STEM, Finance, & Tech) and job placement for our alumni. It was great to reconnect with leaders like NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez, NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, DYCD Commissioner Keith Howard, Abby Jo Sigal, NYS Senator Jessica Ramos, and others. Congratulations to Gregory J Morris, MPA and Stephanie Birmingham for an exceptional event!

#nycworkforceweek has been amazing and inspiring thus far...thank you to NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) for bringing us all together! Thank you to all the amazing speakers for sharing your wisdom and insights and motivating us. Appreciate this community!!! So much to reflect on. More to come...

We are excited to share the latest installment of "Workforce Wednesdays", NYC Talent's weekly roundup of news, events and resources for the talent and workforce development community. Last week was #NYCWorkforceWeek with NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) and City & State holding the 2024 annual conference: "Setting NYC's Workforce Agenda". This week full of events from December 2-6 featured 300+ attendees and some of the leading voices and advocates in workforce development. NYC Talent was honored to help develop several of the panel discussions in partnership with NYCETC along with 6 staff participating in fireside chats and panels. Tuesday covered "policy" with Abby Jo Sigal moderating a fireside chat on youth career pathways with The City University of New York Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez, NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard, and NYC Department of Education Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. NYC Talent's Senior Advisor for Industry Partnerships Daniel Liss was on a healthcare panel moderated by Ayesha George. Wednesday shifted to "practice" and featured NYC Talent's Kimberly Howard, Brendan Collins, Ismail Ocasio and Martha Jackson who spoke on a panels covering technology, apprenticeships and career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Thank you again to Gregory J Morris, MPA and Stephanie Birmingham for your commitment to advancing more opportunities for the city's amazing talent. Today, NYC Talent held its quarterly meeting for the New York City Workforce Development Board (WDB), which is comprised of more than 30 members who represent private sector employers, labor unions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Appointed by the Mayor, the WDB is responsible for ensuring that investments of federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) dollars in adult and youth workforce development services are strategic, fiscally sound, and effective. To learn more about the WDB, visit its website by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eRDZtrPy Looking Ahead: Jobs NYC Hiring Hall on December 12th Jobs NYC is holding its next hiring hall tomorrow at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Polo Grounds Community Center in Harlem. This free event is an opportunity to meet with employers, and workforce resource and training providers. Many public and private sector industries will be represented including, social services, public safety, transportation and health care. Several employers will be conducting on-site interviews for open positions, so bring several copies of your resume. To register and learn more, visit jobs.nyc.gov. Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Polo Grounds Community Center – 3005 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10039 NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development NYC Department of Small Business Services #JobsNYC #CareerPathways #Apprenticeships #GreenJobs