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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…

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

. @GovKathyHochul 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, our friends at @WCChange and @CenterNYC 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…

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 @nytimes: nytimes.com/2023/10/31/tec…

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…

@LehmanCollege @bmcc_cuny @KevinCRiley @althea4theBX We are excited to work with these partners, alongside our friends at the @NYCETC_org, to work toward opportunities for workforce development and economic mobility related to the cannabis sector.

On Friday, WPTI joined colleagues from @LehmanCollege and @bmcc_cuny, along with @KevinCRiley and staff from the office of @althea4theBX to tour Lehman's Bronx Business Tech Incubator and meet with Bronx-based entrepreneurs and innovators in the cannabis space.

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-…

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 @CoroNewYork --- a jam-packed, thought-provoking day for all of us!

As the article demonstrates, many of these new or recovered jobs pay less than the jobs lost during the pandemic, and communities of color continue to face far higher unemployment and poverty rates than their white counterparts.

According to recent numbers, NYC has recovered all the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic and then some. However, if we dig deeper into the data, the picture is far more complex. Learn more here: nytimes.com/2023/10/24/nyr…

A recent piece in @CityLimitsNews 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…

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-…

The report shows a lagging NYC economy, including a 6.9 percent drop in median income from 2019, highest among the nation's 10 largest cities, as well as major racial stratification, with poverty among Black and Latino NYers increasing far more than their white counterparts.

. @CenterNYC has published a new report, following the recent release of American Community Survey data captured in 2022. Learn more here: centernyc.org/reports-briefs…

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…

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…

Congratulations to Michelle Jackson and @HSC_NY! Thank you for your tireless advocacy.

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…