NEWYORK: New York city Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross continued “job week” by announcing a $2 million investment to expand the “jobs NYC” model, which uses hiring halls and community partnerships to bring job opportunities and trainings to communities facing high unemployment.
Today’s announcement comes as the city, last week, celebrated breaking the all-time high jobs record for the eight time and unemployment going down across all demographics since the start of the Adams administration.
“In three years, our administration has re-energized our economy — delivering a record number of jobs and small businesses and recovering all the jobs lost during the pandemic. However, our success must be measured by our ability to help those most in need receive the workforce training and job opportunities to participate in our shared economic prosperity,” said Mayor Adams.
“‘Jobs NYC’ is a hands-on model — going directly to neighborhoods battling with high unemployment and bringing opportunity to their front doors. Together, we can make sure our rising tide lifts all boats and every New Yorker, regardless of their zip code, has the skills and resources to find a good-paying job.”
“Since the start of the Adams administration, SBS has provided over 71,000 New Yorkers with training and connections to jobs in high-growth, in-demand sectors through our Workforce1 system,” said SBS Commissioner Gross.
“‘Jobs NYC’ and the hiring halls have supercharged our efforts, and this new investment will open even more doors to New Yorkers across the five boroughs.”
The Jobs NYC model helps bring job opportunities and trainings directly to communities experiencing high unemployment, including through in-person hiring halls. Hiring halls focus on bringing public- and private-sector job opportunities and career services to economically-disadvantaged communities on a monthly basis in each borough.
“Investing in job creation is investing in the future of our city,” said New York State Senator James Sanders Jr.
“Expanding ‘Jobs NYC’ will open doors for those who need it most, ensuring that opportunity reaches every corner of our communities. Let’s keep building a stronger, more inclusive workforce for all New Yorkers.”
“Mayor Eric Adams keeps proving that New York City is truly the city of opportunity for all; hitting record-high employment for all demographics for the eighth time,” said New York State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.
“The $2 million investment to expand ‘Jobs NYC,’ builds on that marvelous momentum by bringing job opportunities and training directly to communities that need them most. I applaud Mayor Eric Adams and SBS Commissioner Dynishal Gross along with my elected colleagues — our commitment to making NYC the best and most affordable place to raise a family are not just words, it’s action.”
“This week we celebrate achieving a record number of jobs in New York City, and the trajectory continues upward with the ‘Jobs NYC’ expansion,” said New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar.
“Through hiring halls and community partnerships, the program connects disadvantaged communities to public and private sector careers and vocational training. This allows more New Yorkers to stand on their own two feet and enjoy meaningful careers. I am proud of my work with the administration, partnering for a hiring hall that attracted over 1,000 people, and helping pass legislation for community hiring on city projects. Together, we will do everything we can to uplift every New Yorker in every corner of our city.”
