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The NYC Workforce Drop is a podcast series from the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC). Hosted by CEO Gregory J. Morris, this series spotlights the people, policies, and programs shaping the future of workforce development in New York City. We dig into the real challenges and opportunities facing New Yorkers in the labor market today, from underemployment and job training to public funding, equity in hiring, and the critical role of community-based workforce organizations. Tune in and join us as we explore how to build a workforce system that truly works for everyone.
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- 2 days ago1h 3m
Maria Torres-Springer on Public Service, Economic Opportunity, and Making Government Work
Greg sits down with Maria Torres-Springer, President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation and former New York City First Deputy Mayor, for a conversation about public service, economic opportunity, and building a city that works for working people.Maria reflects on growing up in a working-class immigrant family and how those experiences shaped more than two decades of leadership in city government and philanthropy.Greg and Maria discuss the systems that determine whether government can deliver, from procurement and hiring to budgets, technology, and implementation. They also explore why workforce development must be an engine of economic development and how housing, transportation, and child care shape access to good jobs.Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: public service; workforce development; economic development; economic opportunity; government effectiveness; housing; public trust; philanthropy; New York City
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Comptroller Mark Levine on AI, Fiscal Stewardship, and New York City’s Workforce
Greg sits down with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine for a wide-ranging conversation about public service, economic uncertainty, nonprofit infrastructure, and preparing New York City for the next economy.Mark reflects on his path from teaching bilingual math and science in the South Bronx to founding Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union in Washington Heights, serving in the City Council and as Manhattan Borough President, and becoming New York City Comptroller.At the center of the conversation is the city’s economic and fiscal future. Mark and Greg discuss slowing private-sector job growth, rising inequality, the city’s structural budget challenges, and why delayed contracts and payments threaten human services nonprofits and the workers delivering essential services.They also examine how artificial intelligence will reshape New York City’s labor market, from productivity and job creation to large-scale displacement. Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: New York City Comptroller; workforce development; artificial intelligence; future of work; nonprofit contracting; human services; city budget; job training; economic mobility; fiscal responsibility
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
Lauren Melodia on the True Cost of Care and New York City’s Economy
Greg sits down with Lauren Melodia, Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School, for a conversation about child care, affordability, economic justice, and building an economy that works for working New Yorkers.At the center of the conversation is New York City’s child care system and the workers holding it together. Lauren and Greg examine the realities facing home-based providers, many of whom are immigrant women and women of color earning far below a living wage. They discuss the need for wage subsidies, stabilization funding, rental assistance, and contracts that cover the true cost of care.Along the way, they talk universal programs, targeted investment, housing affordability, the Rent Guidelines Board, racial unemployment disparities, immigrant labor-force participation, the Knicks, and the challenge of turning bold policy commitments into systems that work.Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: workforce development; economic justice; Center for New York City Affairs; The New School; child care; early childhood education; family child care providers; universal child care; Child Care Assistance Program; living wages; nonprofit human services; home health care; affordability; housing; inclusive economic development
- 3 weeks ago1h 16m
Degan Mercado Leopold on Building Better Talent Pipelines
How can New York City’s workforce system move beyond one-off opportunities and become a true engine of economic mobility?On this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Greg Morris sits down with Degan Mercado Leopold, Chief Partnerships Officer at the New York Jobs CEO Council, for a conversation about employer engagement, public talent pipelines, career-connected learning, and what it takes to connect more New Yorkers to high-demand careers.Together, they discuss the role of CUNY, NYC Public Schools, internships, work-based learning, and cross-sector partnerships in building a more coordinated workforce system — one rooted in trust, access, and real economic opportunity.Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: New York Jobs CEO Council; workforce development; economic mobility; public-private partnerships; employer engagement; CUNY; New York City Public Schools; career-connected learning; internships; talent pipelines; durable skills; systems change; New York City
- Jun 25, 20261h 7m
Jeffrey LeFrancois on Public Space, Neighborhood Stewardship, and Inclusive Economic Corridors
What does it take to build a neighborhood people want to be part of?In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Greg Morris sits down with Jeffrey LeFrancois, Executive Director of the Meatpacking District Management Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about civic life, economic development, housing, public space, politics, and the many ways New Yorkers build power by showing up.Jeffrey reflects on the path that brought him into public service and the conversation explores how relationships, persistence, local institutions, and civic engagement shape what is possible in a city as complex as New York. Greg and Jeffrey talk about the role of community boards, political clubs, campaigns, housing plans, land use, and why losing can teach you how to fight harder for the wins that matter.They also dig into the evolution of the Meatpacking District - from its history as a working market and meat processing hub to its present-day mix of public plazas, historic architecture, restaurants, retail, museums, tech, fashion, nightlife, and nearly 15 million annual visitors. Jeffrey shares how he thinks about public space as an economic development tool, why foot traffic and dwell time matter, and how streetscape projects, cultural institutions, tourism, and major events like the World Cup can help strengthen New York City’s economy.Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: Meatpacking District; business improvement districts; economic development; workforce development; public space; civic engagement; community boards; housing; land use; affordable housing; political clubs; campaigns; neighborhood change; tourism; small business; retail; hospitality; public realm; streetscape; Manhattan; New York City; World Cup; civic leadership; local government; community building
- Jun 18, 202658 min
Jennifer Mitchell on Housing, Reentry, and the Future of Workforce Development
“A room and a job to pay for it.”That line has shaped The Doe Fund’s work for nearly 40 years, and in this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Greg Morris sits down with Jennifer Mitchell, President and CEO of The Doe Fund, to talk about why that idea still matters and what it looks like in practice today.Jen traces the path that brought her to this work: growing up in a family grounded in service, joining the Peace Corps in Nicaragua, discovering workforce development, spending 12 years at The Doe Fund, leading programs at The HOPE Program, and eventually returning to The Doe Fund as President and CEO.The conversation explores the model behind Ready, Willing & Able, The Doe Fund’s signature program supporting men experiencing homelessness through transitional housing, paid work, training, structure, and community. Jen talks about why work can be transformative, why housing is foundational, and why the people closest to the work — including graduates, credible messengers, and staff with lived experience — are essential to building programs that actually meet people where they are.Greg and Jen also dig into the future-facing parts of the work: green jobs, rain gardens, HVAC, solar, climate resilience, supportive and affordable housing, AI, city contracting challenges, and what it means for human services organizations to prepare people for a labor market that is changing in real time.Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: The Doe Fund; Ready, Willing & Able; workforce development; homelessness; transitional housing; affordable housing; supportive housing; economic mobility; human services; green jobs; climate resilience; rain gardens; HVAC; solar; AI; nonprofit leadership; lived experience; credible messengers; New York City; public service; city contracting
- Jun 11, 20261h 13m
Angie Kamath on Mid-Career Mobility, Career-Connected Education, and Economic Opportunity
Greg sits down with Angie Kamath, Dean of the NYU School of Professional Studies, for a conversation about career pivots, higher education, workforce systems, and what it really means to keep growing in a changing economy.Angie brings a career path that spans the private sector, nonprofit leadership, New York City government, CUNY, and NYU, and with it, a deeply practical view of how people move through work, get stuck, start over, and find new momentum. She reflects on her early days in banking, her first workforce role at StreetWise Partners, her time leading Per Scholas New York, and her years at the Department of Small Business Services during moments of crisis and recovery for the city.At the center of the conversation is Sidetracked: The Hidden Crisis in Mid-Career Professional Economic Mobility, a new report from NYU SPS and the Burning Glass Institute examining why so many mid-career workers experience career stall. and why that stall is a structural problem, not a personal failure. Angie and Greg unpack what the report reveals about wage growth, title progression, skills, job changes, and the interventions that can help workers keep moving forward.They also discuss the role of higher education in an era of rising costs and shifting expectations, the importance of short-term and targeted training, the value of first jobs, the danger of tracking young people too early, and why lifelong learning has to become a normal part of working life.Along the way, they talk City Bikes, marathons, public speaking, social media, leadership, AI, career navigation, immigrant-family expectations, the Knicks, and the simple reminder that if you feel stuck, you are not alone.Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: workforce development; economic mobility; NYU School of Professional Studies; Burning Glass Institute; Sidetracked report; mid-career workers; career stall; higher education; career pathways; lifelong learning; upskilling; reskilling; public administration; AI; leadership; job mobility
- Jun 4, 20261h 11m
Ayesha George on Workforce Pathways, Equity, and Scaling Opportunity in New York City
Greg sits down with Ayesha George, Executive Director of STRIVE New York, for a conversation about leadership, second chances, career pathways, and the deeply human work of helping New Yorkers move toward economic mobility.Ayesha shares how her journey began in Michigan, where athletics opened a door to college and helped shape the discipline, competitiveness, and resilience that continue to guide her work today. She reflects on the throughline of her professional life: connecting people to opportunity, helping families and communities navigate systems, and making sure individuals have the support they need to keep moving forward.The conversation explores STRIVE’s approach to workforce development, including career readiness, occupational credentials, job placement, wellness supports, and lifetime support for graduates. Greg and Ayesha also discuss STRIVE’s work with New Yorkers facing significant barriers to employment, including justice-impacted individuals, young adults, underemployed workers, and people reentering the workforce after long periods away. Ayesha highlights the importance of employer partnerships, especially in healthcare, construction, and maintenance, and talks about STRIVE’s expanding work in Brooklyn .Along the way, they talk basketball, pandemic-era lessons, nonprofit leadership, government funding, unions, wage equity, and why workforce development must be treated as a core part of New York City’s economic future.Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: workforce development; economic mobility; STRIVE; STRIVE New York; reentry; justice-impacted individuals; career readiness; job training; occupational training; wraparound supports
About The NYC Workforce Drop with NYCETC’s Gregory J. Morris
The NYC Workforce Drop is a podcast series from the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC). Hosted by CEO Gregory J. Morris, this series spotlights the people, policies, and programs shaping the future of workforce development in New York City. We dig into the real challenges and opportunities facing New Yorkers in the labor market today, from underemployment and job training to public funding, equity in hiring, and the critical role of community-based workforce organizations. Tune in and join us as we explore how to build a workforce system that truly works for everyone.
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