“Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: An Action Plan for Young Adult Career Success” Outlines Over $600 Million Citywide Plan to Prepare 250,000 Youth for Workforce
New Investments to Support Young People Through Academic Programs, In-Demand Career Trainings for Growing Sectors, Including Tech, and Provide Apprenticeship Opportunities
Part of Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Tour,” After City Recovered All of Nearly 1 Million Jobs Lost During Pandemic
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced, “Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: An Action Plan for Young Adult Career Success” — a more than $600 million, forward-thinking roadmap to build inclusive pathways for the city’s young people to discover their passion, receive hands-on career experience, and, ultimately, enter the workforce. Through comprehensive, collaborative partnerships across the city, state, and federal governments, and multiple other sectors, the action plan will develop the city’s future workforce, serving up to 250,000 young people. The action plan and its investments deliver on key commitments made in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda” and Executive Order 22 to provide young New Yorkers with fulfilling careers and financial security, while helping private employers find the best talent. Today’s announcement marks another stop on Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Tour,” as the city enters a new chapter of its economic recovery after regaining all of the private sector jobs it lost during the pandemic, more than a year ahead of schedule.
“Our ‘Working People’s Tour’ is focused on making sure our economy works for all New Yorkers — especially our young people — and helps them find the network, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in an ever-changing world,” said Mayor Adams. “New York City’s tomorrow depends on what we do for our young people today. That’s why this plan brings together all levels of government, multiple city agencies, employers, and partners across various sectors to tell our young people: we are here to help you succeed. From out-of-school and out-of-work youth to high school students who simply want to follow their dreams and everyone in between, this plan is for them — to let them know that New York City is still the place where anything is possible.”
“The future of New York City’s workforce is brighter because of the investments made today in our young people” said First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright. “Our administration is determined to meet young people wherever they are along their journey to discovering their passion — whether that is through apprenticeships, career-connected learning, or engaging those who are out of school and out of work. The historic commitment in career pathways for both young people and employer partnerships will shape our workforce for generations to come, ensuring all have a pathway to thrive in our city.”
“Our city’s future rests on the work we do today to prepare our young people to enter, contribute, and, ultimately, thrive in an ever-changing economy. I’m proud to say that New York City’s future is brighter than ever,” said Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana Almanzar. “Today’s announcement results from a multi-agency, intragovernmental, public-private, and cross-agency approach with one singular goal in mind: providing every resource possible to help our young people turn their career aspirations into a reality. Right now, the building blocks of New York City’s future workforce are being shaped and formed in our CUNY system, in public schools, and through New York City Department of Youth and Community Development programs. Under Mayor Adams’ administration, we are making sure that as those young people discover their passion and decide their future, they know that the sky is only the limit.”
“Early in the administration, Mayor Eric Adams issued Executive Order 22, which plainly laid out the administration’s ambitions for an effective workforce system: one in which the city aligns its education, career preparation, and skills training programs across government and leverages the city’s many resources to position New Yorkers for success,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer. “The action plan is the roadmap for bringing that ambition to fruition and delivering on this administration’s promises to connect a very special constituency — our youth — to opportunities to access, secure, and thrive in family-sustaining careers. This is what follow through looks like.”
“It is paramount that we give our young people the bright starts that will lead them to bold futures,” said New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks. “The tremendous talent in our city deserves a pathway to success that cultivates that talent. It is an honor to support Mayor Adams in this endeavor to ensure that there is support for our young people as they align passion and purpose to become the next generation of leaders.”
“The City University of New York is an engine of social and economic mobility that prepares students for successful careers, but they also need work experience, mentors and connections to employers who are eager to hire them,” said City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “CUNY 2x Tech is a best-in-class model that has propelled many of our tech students to the careers of their dreams. We're thrilled that Mayor Adams is expanding this keystone initiative and look forward to working with New York City business leaders and other essential partners to advance the additional big ideas that this action plan puts forward. Together, we can make sure young people have the opportunities they need to lift themselves and our city.”
The core goals in the action plan represent a holistic approach to building sustainable, equitable pathways for New York City’s youth to enter the economy and workforce. These five core goals include improving data collections and analytics, re-engaging with out of school and out of work youth, expanding career-connected learning, strengthening early interventions to engage young people as they start their career pathway, and developing strategies to better partner with employers.
Highlights of the plan include:
- A $10 million city investment to expand CUNY 2x Tech to five new campuses and marks the first time the program will serve CUNY’s community colleges. Over the next five years, Baruch College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City Tech, Guttman Community College, and LaGuardia Community College will receive funding to continue to develop a high-quality tech talent pipeline by expanding the capacity of CUNY’s Computer Science Department and other departments.
- $130 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Jobs (USDOL) Jobs Corps Program, the nation’s largest job training and education program. New York City is the first major city to partner with the USDOL Jobs Corps Program, which offers training in fast-growing industries — all free of charge to participants. The USDOL has selected DB Grant Associates to provide academic and career technical training and Career Systems Development Corporation to provide essential wrap around services at their South Bronx and Brooklyn campuses. Over the next five years, the city will support the Jobs Corps program to train, place, and provide wraparound services to 2,000 young adults into careers.
- $1.7 million from USDOL’s Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant for New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to pilot a new electrical pre-apprenticeship for 50 out-of-school and out-of-work young adults, partnering with Commonpoint Queens, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College, and the Consortium for Worker Education.
“I'm proud to say that our commitment to New York City's young people is unwavering,” said Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development Executive Director Abby Jo Sigal. “We have made unprecedented investments and launched bold new initiatives to connect education and careers. Our shared responsibility is to help every young New Yorker develop the skills, credentials, and experiences to take full advantage of their talents. Together, we're reimagining and transforming how we position youth, employers, and our city for a brighter future. By creating pathways to employment and professional growth, these initiatives address the immediate needs of young people, ensure employers can tap the talent they need to thrive, and contribute to realizing a stronger, more inclusive New York City.”
“DYCD is proud to be a key partner in the creation of the Action Plan and carrying out Mayor Adams’ ambitious vision of lifting up all New Yorkers,” said DCYD Commissioner Keith Howard. “The electrical pre-apprenticeship program piloted by DYCD, and our partners, is a powerful example of what is in the plan: bringing together the public and private sectors to break down silos, collaborate, and give young people a life-changing opportunity for career success.”
“This action plan amplifies our commitment to fortifying our workforce holistically and thoughtfully as we provide pathways that resonate with our city's youth,” said New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner Dawn M. Pinnock. “Our administration continues to employ innovative, forward-thinking approaches that help to unlock true potential, ranging from apprenticeships, internships, fellowships, and targeted job training. As a young person in New York City, you can find hope in knowing that we are laying a foundation for you to aspire, achieve, and grow in the city you love.”
“New York City's young people represent the next generation of world-class talent that will ensure New York City remains the 'City of Yes,'” said New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin Kim. “At SBS, we are proud of our 18 New York City Workforce1 Career Centers that have connected tens of thousands of New Yorkers to good jobs since the start of this administration, and this action plan will allow us to take those efforts to the next level.”
“This groundbreaking program aligns with the city’s steadfast commitment to proactively invest in our youth and promote the enduring economic prosperity of our community,” said New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix. “I am enthusiastic about the substantial implications that this program carries for shaping the trajectory of these young professionals. By providing invaluable experiences to apprentices, we are not only cultivating the potential of the next generation, but also fortifying the foundational expertise within our city. This program reflects our dedication to equipping emerging talents with the requisite skills necessary for success in the dynamic landscape of legal practice. Through these efforts, we are poised to cultivate a robust and inclusive workforce, contributing significantly to the prosperity of our collective future.”
“New York City is working to expand opportunity and improve outcomes for our young people, and this action plan will help us in that effort,” said New York City Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner Jess Dannhauser. “The plan is a win-win, as it will put our young people on the path to success and help ensure New York City’s future is bright. Thank you to Mayor Adams for always supporting New York City’s next generation of leaders.”
Under Mayor Adams’ leadership, the city has made historic investments towards young people’s career success. Annual city spending on young adult career success programming has increased by 25 percent, totaling over $608 million in Fiscal Year 2024 during the Adams administration. Mayor Adams expanded both Summer Youth Employment and Summer Rising programs to reach a record number of young people. To better serve students in foster care, Mayor Adams and the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) created College Choice, a program to provide college students in foster care with greater support systems, including financial support, so they can attend the college of their dreams without having to worry about the hefty price tag. As part of the program, ACS will help pay the remaining costs of college tuition — up to $15,000 each year — in addition to any room and board not covered by a student’s financial aid package. College students in foster care also received a $60 daily stipend, which can be used towards food, clothing, transportation, and more.
The city has placed 400 DOE students into apprenticeships since the announcement of a partnership between between DOE, CareerWise New York, and NY Jobs CEO Council, with another cohort to be placed in the remaining half of the school year. Through the help of public-private partnerships, the city has helped hire over 115 high school juniors attending DOE schools as apprentices at more than 20 city agencies. Finally, with DOE and CUNY, the Adams administration worked with Google to expand pipelines to the entire technology sector through FutureReady NYC and CUNY Tech Equity.
“The action plan intends to consolidate and coordinate the city’s historically fragmented approach to workforce development,” said Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO, Partnership for New York City. “This will facilitate the greater engagement of employers in the system and open more career options for prospective employees.”
“The investments outlined in Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: An Action Plan for Young Adult Career Success will further galvanize the efforts of educational institutions, employers, workforce development organizations, philanthropy, and government to support a path for young adults marked by opportunity to access and connect to the limitless promise of an inclusive New York City.” said Marjorie D. Parker, CEO and president of JobsFirstNYC. “The young adults in New York City deserve this investment in the alignment of our education and workforce development systems. At JobsFirstNYC, we believe that through collaborative efforts, like those outlined in this report, we can pave the way for a brighter and more equitable future for the talented youth of New York City. This comprehensive roadmap aligns seamlessly with our mission to empower the workforce of tomorrow.”
“We’re revolutionizing youth apprenticeship,” said Noel Ginsburg, founder and CEO, CareerWise. “It takes an entire ecosystem to modernize private and public systems, and the partnership with the DOE, Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, New York Jobs CEO Council, Year Up, and Big Picture Learning is multiplying the career-path options for the young people of New York City through work-based learning.”
“With this investment, LaGuardia will be able to meaningfully contribute to increasing the diversity of the local talent pipeline in tech,” said Billie Gastic Rosado, provost, LaGuardia Community College. “Our computer science students will benefit from specialized academic support and career development guidance to better understand how their skills and ambitions align with the needs of the New York City tech industry. It will also expand students’ ability to gain hands-on experience via internships which will help students recognize themselves as emerging tech professionals.”
“City Tech’s CUNY 2x Tech program will support nearly 2,000 students from the Computer Systems Technology department majoring in Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Technology, and Data Science,” said Pamela Brown, provost and vice president, academic affairs, City Tech. “With a hands-on approach, these majors prepare students for careers in emerging information technologies, with applications in business, science, technology, and other fields. Career exploration and readiness will be integrated throughout the curriculum in all our majors, with the support of newly hired faculty and academic/career advisors with relevant industrial experience. We will also expand upon existing collaborations such as the NYC CEO Jobs Council apprenticeship program and utilize college resources such as tutoring, mentoring, and the Student Success and Professional Development Centers, to ensure academic success. Our Computer Systems Technology students reflect the rich tapestry of New York City, and we are proud of the contributions our graduates make to the diversity of the New York City workforce.”
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