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NEWYORK: To mark national apprenticeship week, New York city Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city has delivered more than 15,000 apprenticeship opportunities in less than three years \u2014 more than halfway to the administration\u2019s moonshot goal of creating 30,000 apprenticeships by 2030.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The commitment was first laid out in Mayor Adams\u2019 2023 state of the city address\u00a0and, with this milestone, the city is well ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe future of New York City\u2019s workforce is brighter because of the millions of dollars in investments we are making\u00a0to ensure our young people have training for permanent employment,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Adams.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mission is to make New York City a safer, more affordable city, and through expanding job opportunities, we are doing just that.\u00a0These apprenticeships offer on-the-job training with employment opportunities in high-demand careers, and they create\u00a0a\u00a0pipeline of talent for employers who are investing in our communities.\u00a0We are eager to welcome these apprentices into our workforce, and together, we will continue to build a strong and vibrant New York City economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis administration has made good on its promise to increase apprenticeship opportunities, and this milestone is a testament to the hard work of our public- and private-sector employers,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe range of apprenticeship opportunities ensures that New Yorkers of all backgrounds can access meaningful employment opportunities that tap into their diverse experiences and interests.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Adams administration has embraced apprenticeships because they are a proven strategy for training and equipping workers with the right skills to succeed in a variety of sectors and professions,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana J. Almanzar.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, I\u2019m particularly proud of our efforts to integrate apprenticeships into our public schools, ensuring that young people can connect their classroom learning with on-the-job experiences in real time. This type of \u2018career-connected learning\u2019 is a win-win: it equips students with valuable workplace skills and provides employers an opportunity to shape the next generation of workers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery New Yorker needs a pathway to a good job, and apprenticeship opportunities make that path wider for more and more people,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see this in health care, in particular with our Nurse Residency Program, and in the sector more broadly where opportunities will expand in the coming years. Importantly, these positions are adding to the diversity of the sector\u2019s workforce as we work to not only create more paths to good jobs, but also continue to have our industries reflect the communities they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur announcement of 15,000 apprenticeships by the end of 2024 is a powerful demonstration of the city\u2019s commitment to building on ramps to economic mobility and ensure that employers can tap the talent they need to thrive,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Mayor\u2019s Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent) Executive Director Abby Jo Sigal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to join with our public-and private-sector employers, and many other partners, whose collective commitments to apprenticeships have helped us reach this impressive milestone, halfway to our 30×30 moonshot goal, ahead of schedule. Investing public and private resources into apprenticeships for the city\u2019s diverse talent in high-growth sectors and family-sustaining occupations that power our city is a winning proposition for jobseekers, employers, and our economy, and how we will build on this momentum to reach 30,000 apprenticeships by 2030.\u201d<\/p>\n

This accomplishment comes as the Adams administration celebrates\u00a0National Apprenticeship Week \u2014 created by the U.S. Department of Labor \u2014 with NYC Talent and New York City Public Schools bringing together\u00a0a\u00a0diverse group of youth apprentices working across public- and private-sectors to participate in a roundtable discussion and networking event. The event was held in collaboration with CareerWise, which currently partners with New York City Public Schools to place high school juniors and seniors into paid three-year apprenticeships. CareerWise has placed 527 of the city\u2019s public-school students in apprenticeships at both public-and private-sector employers since June 2022, with 151 apprentices at city agencies and 376 at private employers.<\/p>\n

Apprenticeship opportunities in New York City have overwhelmingly focused on the construction industry and other skilled trades.\u00a0The Adams administration’s apprenticeship accelerator\u00a0aims to expand apprenticeship opportunities into new industries and to serve diverse populations with entry points for on-demand jobs that fuel the city\u2019s\u00a0economy, including the green economy,\u00a0health care, and\u00a0other sectors.<\/p>\n

Of the more than 4,000 health care apprentices,\u00a083 percent are women and 79 percent identify as people of color. The CareerWise youth apprentices are 92 percent people of color, 50 percent women, and 100 percent attend Title 1 schools.<\/p>\n

The amount of non-construction apprenticeship programs grew by 62 percent including new programs in health care, technology, culinary, and public service.<\/p>\n

Some highlights of this tremendous growth include:<\/p>\n

4,000 more health care apprenticeships now than there were in 2022.<\/p>\n

A nearly 2,000 percent increase in the number of apprenticeships in technology since 2022 to 429.<\/p>\n

A nearly 2,300 percent increase in the number of apprenticeships in professional services and youth grew, from 22 to 527.<\/p>\n

Apprenticeship takes collaboration and commitment across sectors and in partnership with both public and private partners. New stakeholders \u2014 including Fortune 500 companies, public sector agencies, and educational institutions \u2014 are stepping up to create more apprenticeship opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by reaffirming our commitment to building bridges between education and real-world experience for students across New York City,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Public Schools\u00a0Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese programs are not only pivotal in preparing our students for future careers, but also in building a more inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our city. By opening doors to new industries and offering hands-on experiences in the public and private sectors, we\u2019re setting our young people on pathways to success and strengthening the talent pipeline for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

In October, the Apprenticeship Accelerator launched the \u201cApprenticeship Community of Practice\u201d that will come together to put forward solutions on how the city can expand apprenticeships and identify challenges, as well as how the community can address them.<\/p>\n

Members include:<\/p>\n

Higher education<\/p>\n

Non-profit and for-profit training providers<\/p>\n

Employers<\/p>\n

Labor unions<\/p>\n

Apprenticeship intermediaries<\/p>\n

State regulatory bodies<\/p>\n

Social service providers<\/p>\n

Community based organizations<\/p>\n

These recent announcements to increase apprenticeship opportunities reflect the Adams administration\u2019s broader economic vision to build a more inclusive economy that offers robust pathways to opportunity for\u00a0economically disadvantaged\u00a0New Yorkers.<\/p>\n

In September, Mayor Adams and NYC Talent announced nearly 8,500 job-seeking New Yorkers were connected to employment, free training, and workforce development resources over six months through the \u201cJobs NYC\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n

Jobs NYC is a multi-pronged citywide effort to reduce barriers to economic opportunities and deliver workforce development services directly to communities across the five boroughs that are experiencing high unemployment.<\/p>\n

NYC Talent and the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) will continue holding regular hiring halls, with the next one on December 12 in Manhattan.<\/p>\n

\u201cApprenticeships are a proven strategy for recruiting, training, and retaining a highly-skilled and diverse workforce that greatly enhances the NYPD\u2019s positive presence in our nation\u2019s largest school district, which serves nearly 1 million young people,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>New York City Police Department Interim Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis avenue for expanding job opportunities and advancing careers also showcases this administration\u2019s unwavering commitment to building a prosperous future for New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Department of Finance has welcomed a talented group of young people to serve in our agency, and we are excited to continue to mentor and equip\u00a0them with the essential skills for a thriving career,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of Finance Commissioner Preston Niblack.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis important apprenticeship program creates a pathway to public service, and we look forward to seeing these young stars grow into tomorrow\u2019s leaders in the city workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cApprenticeships are a powerful lever for creating equity of opportunity for New Yorkers,\u201d said\u00a0SBS Commissioner Dynishal Gross.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the centrality of this mission to SBS\u2019 work, we applaud the Mayor’s Office for Talent and Workforce Development for leading the effort to increase the number and type of apprenticeships available to New Yorkers from every community. We’re proud to deliver this work, in partnership, during National Apprenticeship Week and every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe New York City Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment is dedicated to creating and sustaining a local and diverse workforce to support our city\u2019s world-renowned creative sectors, including theatre and live performance,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo that end, we are proud of our ongoing support for the Theatrical Workforce Development Program, a groundbreaking partnership with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees that provides paid hands-on training and mentorship with some of the live performance industry\u2019s top working professionals. To date, we\u2019ve seen 114 fellows placed with theaters and on tours. We look forward to finding ways to expand and duplicate this successful model throughout the different sectors of the entertainment industry, and to support this administration\u2019s mission to provide opportunities, apprenticeships, and good-paying jobs for all New Yorkers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe owe it to younger generations of New Yorkers to provide wide open opportunities for them to find meaningful, quality jobs in the sectors that make our city great, including the cultural sector,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re so proud of the many programs that provide pathways into good-paying jobs in our iconic creative sector for New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds, and we applaud our partners in government and the private sector for making these amazing strides toward fostering a vibrant, inclusive economy that gives all residents access to the opportunities they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNYC Health + Hospitals is investing in our nurses like never before, with new career pathways, mentorship programs, and fellowships,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Health + Hospitals Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President Natalia Cineas, DNP, MSM-N,\u00a0MBA,\u00a0RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FADLN.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to have enrolled over 2,300 registered nurses in our Nurse Residency Program over the last five years, giving our early career nurses a way to develop their evidence-based practice and clinical skills, while gaining experience in our city\u2019s public hospitals and nursing homes. New Yorkers considering a career in health care should consider NYC Health + Hospitals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy first job through the Summer Youth Employment Program helped me learn and develop the most important characteristic: a strong work ethic,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, I thank Mayor Adams for setting such an ambitious goal to create these employment opportunities, particularly among women and New Yorkers of color. It helped me \u2014 and will continue to help New York City youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cApprenticeships are a critical component\u00a0of The City University of New York\u2019s efforts to help thousands of our students make swift,\u00a0successful transitions\u00a0from the classroom into the workforce,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>The City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor F\u00e9lix V. Matos Rodr\u00edguez.<\/p>\n

\u201cNational Apprenticeship Week provides an opportunity to affirm CUNY\u2019s commitment to\u00a0sustain and expand this important work, helping more New Yorkers attain their career goals and ensuring that a greater number of employers are benefiting from their talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBy investing in the city’s apprenticeship infrastructure, we can accelerate more talent into in-demand, family-sustaining careers,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>Kiersten Barnet, executive director, New York Jobs CEO Council.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarn-and-learn models drive economic mobility forward while giving employers expanded access to a robust talent pipeline\u00a0with the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. Our members are committed\u00a0to expanding career pathways and we commend the\u00a0city of New York for their leadership in creating a more prosperous city for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased to see New York City achieve its goal of 15,000 apprenticeships by the end of 2024, a key step in creating equitable opportunities for young adults,\u201d said\u00a0Marjorie Parker, CEO and president, JobsFirstNYC.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt JobsFirstNYC, we continue to advocate for diverse approaches that break down barriers to economic mobility. This milestone not only marks significant progress but also opens doors for thousands of young New Yorkers to gain valuable skills and experience. By connecting young talent with career pathways, we\u2019re transforming lives and strengthening New York City\u2019s economy. This achievement reflects our commitment to ensuring all young adults have the resources and opportunities to build successful careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a large organization with over 15,000 employees reporting to our U.S. headquarters here in New York City, we are thrilled to embrace, support and champion these apprenticeship opportunities,\u201d said\u00a0Alysia Renee Steinmann, managing partner, Ernst & Young (EY) Americas Greater New York.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur talent pipeline has broadened to include college students from numerous community colleges within CUNY who have successfully aligned to this model and joined EY full-time in various roles that they previously would not have been eligible for.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAlternative career pathways like apprenticeships create opportunity and more equitable economies,\u201d said\u00a0Francheska Feliciano, director, the Aon Apprenticeship Program.<\/p>\n

\u201cForward-leaning companies across America need to recognize that talent exists outside the standard pool of job applicants. By offering an earn-while-you-learn mix of education, work experience, and mentorship, the Aon Apprenticeship Program removes financial and other barriers and attracts experienced people that may not have previously seen us as an option.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNurse Residency Programs are the foundation of a thriving nursing\u00a0workforce, and providing new nurses with the skills, support, and\u00a0confidence to transition into clinical practice, these programs help\u00a0shape compassionate and capable caregivers,\u201d said\u00a0Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, FAAN, chief nurse executive, senior vice president, Mount Sinai Health System Cardiac Services.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrograms such as the Nurse\u00a0Residency Program, not only foster professional development but also\u00a0create a strong sense of community, teamwork, and commitment to\u00a0excellence in patient care.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the commitment made by Mayor Adams to create 30,000 new apprenticeships is a powerful example of how workforce development can drive opportunity and innovation,\u201d said\u00a0Brent Parton, president,\u00a0CareerWise.<\/p>\n

\u201cApprenticeships are a key solution to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in the modern economy, and this ambitious pledge is a step toward creating a more inclusive and resilient workforce for tomorrow. By expanding access to apprenticeships, we are building a future where opportunity is within reach for all. Apprenticeships give opportunity to not only our young people, but also employers looking for young talent like New York City Ferry, New York City Presbyterian, and Ralph Lauren that just signed on this year to grow their talent pool through youth apprenticeship.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe in youth apprenticeship,\u201d said\u00a0Chris Grant, New York City Public Schools graduate.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy own apprenticeship has given me so much, that I want to tell all high school students about the opportunity whenever given the chance. I went from a kid interested in graphic design to a full-time product designer working for a Fortune 500 company in New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTheatre is ingrained in New York City’s DNA\u2014it drives tourism, creates jobs, and strengthens businesses and communities in all five boroughs,\u201d said\u00a0Roundabout Theater Interim Artistic Director Scott Ellis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to our industry partners, and especially the steadfast commitment of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the Theatrical Workforce Development Program creates meaningful job access to the industry for our fellow New Yorkers and connects arts organizations across the city with skilled and experienced technicians. We are deeply grateful for the support of our partners in local government and proud to work alongside the city to promote opportunity and keep the arts strong through this essential program.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hospital community is grateful to New York City for developing the Citywide Nurse Residency Program, and to Mayor Adams for his strong continued support of it,\u201d said\u00a0Tim Johnson, senior vice president, Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) and member, New York City Workforce Development Council.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis important program helps newly graduated nurses embark on a career working in hospitals and has made the transition to hospital-based nursing much more successful. GNYHA applauds the city for its commitment to the Nurse Residency Program and is proud to have been a part of its development.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was deeply honored to have had the opportunity to attend the Nursing Residency Program alongside our incredible team of nurses,\u201d said\u00a0Gary Terrinoni, president and CEO, The Brooklyn Hospital Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a healthcare leader, I recognize that our nurses are the backbone of our organization, and their commitment to patient care is truly inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to be offering New Yorkers healthcare career pathways,\u201d said\u00a0Daniel Bustillo, deputy executive director, 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, and member, New York City Workforce Development Council.<\/p>\n

\u201cApprenticeships are one of the innovative earn and learn models that increase opportunities for education and good-paying jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReaching the milestone of 15,000 apprenticeships is a testament to the power of collaboration and the city’s commitment to expanding equitable pathways to economic opportunity,\u201d said\u00a0Gregory J. Morris, CEO, New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC).<\/p>\n

\u201cAt NYCETC, we envision a New York City where every individual\u2014regardless of background\u2014has access to the skills, training, and opportunities needed to thrive in our economy. Apprenticeships are a cornerstone of this vision, serving as a vital bridge between talent and opportunity while fostering diversity across industries. This achievement not only reflects progress toward the 30×30 moonshot goal, but also aligns with NYCETC\u2019s mission to strengthen the workforce ecosystem, ensuring that all New Yorkers can actively participate in and benefit from our city’s economic growth and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City\u2019s achievement of creating more than 15,000 apprenticeship opportunities is a testament to the power of collaboration and vision,\u201d said\u00a0Plinio Ayala,\u00a0president and CEO, Per Scholas.<\/p>\n

\u201cPer Scholas is honored to partner with the NYC Talent Apprenticeship Accelerator to help drive this success by equipping New Yorkers across all five boroughs with the skills they need to thrive in tech careers. We look forward to continuing to work alongside employers and community partners to create equitable pathways to opportunity and strengthen the city\u2019s workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cApprenticeships are essential to building an inclusive economy and equipping New Yorkers for the jobs of the future,\u201d said\u00a0Pursuit CEO Jukay Hsu.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the first NYS Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship provider in software development serving low-income New York City adults, we\u2019re proud to support the city\u2019s ambitious 30×30 moonshot goal by expanding tech apprenticeships. Tech sector jobs pay more than 1.5x the average NYC salary and accounted for 25 percent of the city\u2019s job growth over the past decade. Tech apprenticeship pathways not only provide underserved communities with life-changing career opportunities but also help drive long-term economic resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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