A sobering reminder of the unequal nature of our city's economic recovery. Workforce development, housing, childcare, and other key wraparound services must be part of a holistic approach to ensure NYC is affordable and livable for all New Yorkers. nytimes.com/2023/09/28/nyr…

Congratulations to Michelle Jackson and #JustPay | Human Services Council of New York! Thank you for your tireless advocacy.

The US Department of Labor reported a larger-than-expected rise in job openings in August, signaling a tight labor market and a high demand for workers. Learn more about what this means here: nytimes.com/2023/10/03/bus…

The trucking industry has often complained of a shortage of female drivers available for hire. But an industry practice is getting in the way: nytimes.com/2023/10/05/bus…

Gov. Hochul has announced that the state has identified more than 18,000 jobs, with more than 400 employers statewide, that are open and available to asylum seekers with work authorization. This can help thousands of migrants find jobs and leave shelters. governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

A recent piece in City Limits advocates for the creation of a New York Climate Corps - similar to a federal program and ones offered in other states - as a strategy to take on the challenges of climate change and workforce development. Read more below: citylimits.org/2023/10/11/opi…

Thanks to all of our panelists and stakeholder interviewees for Strategy Day 2 of this year's Workforce Systems Leadership Program, along with our partners at Coro New York Leadership Center --- a jam-packed, thought-provoking day for all of us!

WPTI's Sabeen Pirani will be a panelist at MENTOR New York's virtual Workforce Lunch & Learn on November 2nd! Click below to learn more and register: eventbrite.com/e/the-synergy-…

Big Picture Learning is hosting a mixer this Wednesday, 11/1, from 4-6pm exploring work- based learning. WPTI's Chief Learning Officer, Sabeen Pirani, will co-facilitate! Register here: forms.gle/pwC8XbWjRiqpsT…

The White House has officially released its new Executive Order on AI, balancing an interest in the growth of AI with a willingness to establish safety guidelines and parameters for federal agencies using the technology. Read more here, from The New York Times: nytimes.com/2023/10/31/tec…

Today, our friends at Women Creating Change and Center for NYC Affairs shared a powerful new report on NYC's gender pay gap. The data is striking --- real work must be done to address severe gender and racial disparities in income, both in NYC and around the country. wccny.org/gender-pay-equ…

. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is now open for applicants for the 2024-25 school year, offering grants of up to $5,665. For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-colleg…

Today is election day, here in NYC and across the country. Make sure your voice is heard! For New Yorkers, voting information (including polling sites) is available here. nycvotes.org

Amidst wage theft and other forms of exploitation facing a growing number of immigrant workers in New York City, the City Council has passed a new Immigrant Workers' Bill of Rights. Learn more from Gothamist, here: gothamist.com/news/immigrant…