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√ NY Agencies

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NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

SBS provides a range of services and resources to help businesses start, operate, and grow, and also offers programs and services to help job seekers find employment. Mayor’s Management Report

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NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

HRA provides a range of social services to help New Yorkers in need, including employment services and job training programs. Mayor’s Management Report

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NYC Workforce1 Career Centers

These centers offer a range of services to help job seekers find employment, including job training, resume writing assistance, and job placement services.

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Mayor's Office of Workforce Development (MOWD)

MOWD is responsible for developing and implementing workforce development policies and programs to help New Yorkers find and keep good jobs.

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NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC):

EDC is responsible for promoting economic growth and job creation in the city by supporting businesses and industries, including through workforce development programs. Mayor’s Management Report

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NYC Commission on Human Rights (CHR)

CHR is responsible for enforcing the City’s Human Rights Law, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on certain protected categories, including race, gender, and sexual orientation. Mayor’s Management Report

√ Reports

New York City Employment Report

This report is published monthly by the New York State Department of Labor. It provides data on the number of jobs in New York City, the unemployment rate, and other labor market statistics.

New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

The EDC is a public-private partnership that works to promote economic development in New York City. The EDC publishes a variety of reports on the city’s economy, including reports on employment, wages, and businesses.

Empire State Development Reports

The mission of Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

Economic Snapshots (IBO)

New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO). The IBO is an independent watchdog that provides financial information and analysis to the New York City Council. The IBO publishes a variety of reports on the city’s finances, including reports on employment, wages, and taxes.

State of the City's Economy

The State of the City’s Economy is an annual report produced by the NYC Comptroller’s Office that provides an overview of the city’s economy, including employment trends, economic growth, and more.

New York City Department of City Planning (DCP)

The DCP is a city agency that plans for the physical development of New York City. The DCP publishes a variety of reports on the city’s economy and demographics, including reports on employment, wages, and housing.

"The New Geography of Jobs: A Blueprint for Strengthening NYC Neighborhoods"

The city’s economic landscape has evolved in recent years, with more and more businesses opening in neighborhoods outside of Manhattan. While this diffusion has been a boon to many communities, it signals the need for a more collaborative and community-centric workforce and business development strategy.

New York City Employment Report

This report is published monthly by the New York State Department of Labor. It provides data on the number of jobs in New York City, the unemployment rate, and other labor market statistics.

New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

The EDC is a public-private partnership that works to promote economic development in New York City. The EDC publishes a variety of reports on the city’s economy, including reports on employment, wages, and businesses.

Empire State Development Reports

The mission of Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

Economic Snapshots (IBO)

New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO). The IBO is an independent watchdog that provides financial information and analysis to the New York City Council. The IBO publishes a variety of reports on the city’s finances, including reports on employment, wages, and taxes.

State of the City's Economy

The State of the City’s Economy is an annual report produced by the NYC Comptroller’s Office that provides an overview of the city’s economy, including employment trends, economic growth, and more.

New York City Department of City Planning (DCP)

The DCP is a city agency that plans for the physical development of New York City. The DCP publishes a variety of reports on the city’s economy and demographics, including reports on employment, wages, and housing.

√ Data sets

New York State Department of Labor - Labor Statistics

This data set provides monthly employment and unemployment statistics for New York City, including data on employment by industry, occupation, and demographics.

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

This Bureau of Labor Statistics data set provides data on employment and wage trends for New York City and other areas of the country, based on reports from employers.

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics

This data set provides monthly unemployment rate estimates for New York City and other areas of the country.

New York City Longitudinal Employment Data (LED)

This data set is published annually by the New York City Department of Labor. It provides data on the employment history of New Yorkers, including their job titles, wages, and employers.

New York City Business Employment Dynamics (BED)

This data set is published quarterly by the New York City Department of City Planning. It provides data on the number of businesses in New York City, the number of jobs at those businesses, and the wages paid at those businesses.

New York City Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)

This data set is published annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides data on the number of jobs in New York City by occupation, the wages paid for those jobs, and the educational requirements for those jobs.

√ Data visualizations

Dashboard: Key Economic Indicators of NYC

The Partnership for New York City publishes a quarterly dashboard of key indicators to measure progress or slippage in the city’s private and public sectors.

New York Metro Area workforce: Challenges and opportunities for growth

Historically a talent magnet, the New York City region faces a shrinking workforce and a growing mismatch between jobs and skillsets. But interventions could help rebuild its labor force and boost inclusiveness.

New York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Claims Data

This data visualization provides weekly data on unemployment insurance claims filed in New York State, broken down by industry and region.

American Community Survey Data Explorer

This tool allows users to create data visualizations of a wide range of demographic and economic data for New York City,

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics

This tool allows users to create data visualizations of unemployment rate data for New York City and other areas of the country.

√ STATISTICS

NYS GDP

Trillion, Statista

NYC Unemployment Rate

%

June 2023, DOL

Mean hourly wage in New York

Dollars, July 2023, BLS

New York GDP

In 2022, the real gross domestic product (GDP) of New York was about 1.56 trillion U.S. dollars. This is an increase from the previous year, when the state’s GDP stood at 1.51 trillion U.S. dollars. Source: Statista

labor force participation
The labor force participation rate of non-
college-educated workers declined by 1.9
points between 2019 and 2021 to 49.4
percent, compared to a decline of 1 point
for college-educated workers to 74.1
percent. Source: Office of the New York State Comptroller
Mean Hourly Wage
The mean hourly wage in New York as of July 2023 was $36 and the mean annual wage was. $74,870 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

unemployment Rate
The city’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in June, up 0.1 percent from May and an increase of 0.2 percent from June 2022. New York State’s rate was 3.9 percent in June 2023. . Source: Department of Labor

NYS GDP

Trillion, Statista

NYC Unemployment Rate

%

June 2023, DOL

Mean hourly wage in New York

Dollars, July 2023, BLS

New York GDP

In 2022, the real gross domestic product (GDP) of New York was about 1.56 trillion U.S. dollars. This is an increase from the previous year, when the state’s GDP stood at 1.51 trillion U.S. dollars. Source: Statista

labor force participation
The labor force participation rate of non-
college-educated workers declined by 1.9
points between 2019 and 2021 to 49.4
percent, compared to a decline of 1 point
for college-educated workers to 74.1
percent. Source: Office of the New York State Comptroller
Mean Hourly Wage
The mean hourly wage in New York as of July 2023 was $36 and the mean annual wage was. $74,870 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

unemployment Rate
The city’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in June, up 0.1 percent from May and an increase of 0.2 percent from June 2022. New York State’s rate was 3.9 percent in June 2023. . Source: Department of Labor

√ Census & American Community Survey

Labor force participation
The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of individuals in New York City who are in the labor force (i.e. either employed or actively seeking work).
Employment status
The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of individuals in New York City who are employed, unemployed, or not in the labor force.
Occupation and industry
The ACS provides data on the distribution of employed individuals in New York City by occupation and industry.
Earnings
The ACS provides data on the median earnings of workers in New York City, broken down by occupation, industry, and demographic group.
Commuting patterns
The ACS provides data on the mode of transportation used by workers in New York City to travel to work, as well as data on the length of the commute and the time of day at which workers travel.
Employment by educational attainment
The ACS provides data on the percentage of employed individuals in New York City who have different levels of educational attainment.
Employment by race and ethnicity
The ACS provides data on the percentage of employed individuals in New York City who are members of different racial and ethnic groups.
Labor force participation
The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of individuals in New York City who are in the labor force (i.e. either employed or actively seeking work).
Employment status
The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of individuals in New York City who are employed, unemployed, or not in the labor force.
Occupation and industry
The ACS provides data on the distribution of employed individuals in New York City by occupation and industry.
Earnings
The ACS provides data on the median earnings of workers in New York City, broken down by occupation, industry, and demographic group.
Commuting patterns
The ACS provides data on the mode of transportation used by workers in New York City to travel to work, as well as data on the length of the commute and the time of day at which workers travel.
Employment by educational attainment
The ACS provides data on the percentage of employed individuals in New York City who have different levels of educational attainment.
Employment by race and ethnicity
The ACS provides data on the percentage of employed individuals in New York City who are members of different racial and ethnic groups.

√ Non-Profits

The Door
The Door offers a range of services to help young people aged 12-24 in the city, including job training, internships, and job placement services.
STRIVE
STRIVE is a non-profit organization that provides job training and placement services to low-income individuals in New York City.
Henry Street Settlement
Henry Street Settlement offers a variety of programs and services to support individuals and families in the city, including job training, career counseling, and job placement services.
Urban Upbound

Urban Upbound is a non-profit organization that offers a range of services to help individuals in low-income communities in New York City, including job training, financial counseling, and affordable housing assistance.

Per Scholas

Per Scholas provides free job training and career development services to individuals looking to break into the technology industry.

The HOPE Program
The HOPE Program provides job training, career counseling, and job placement services to individuals who have faced barriers to employment.
Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement
The Women’s Center offers job training and career development services to women in New York City who are looking to advance in their careers.

√ Experts

James A. Parrott - The New School.
James A. Parrott is Director of Economic and Fiscal Policies at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School. Parrott’s recent research projects include analyses of the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis in New York City, and of the magnitude of gig and other low-paid independent contract work in New York State.
Maria Torres-Springer - Economic Development and Workforce Development
Maria Torres-Springer is Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, Workforce. Previously she was the CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, which is responsible for promoting economic growth and creating jobs in the city.
Labor Market Analysts
The New York State Department of Labor’s Division of Research & Statistics has labor market analysts in 10 regions across the state. These analysts provide data about wages, important economic trends, and labor availability in their region to employers, developers and others.
David R. Jones - Community Service Society
David R. Jones, Esq. is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Service Society of New York (CSS), a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that promotes economic advancement and full civic participation for low-income New Yorkers.
Andrew Stettner - US Department of Labor
Stettner is deputy director for policy at the US Department of Labor. He is a senior fellow at the Century Foundation, where he focuses on labor market and workforce development policy. He has written extensively on employment in New York City, and he is a frequent commentator on the city’s labor market.

√ Journal Articles

"A Blow to the Boroughs: Many Industries Hit Hardest by Coronavirus Concentrated Outside Manhattan"
Jonathan Bowles, Charles Shaviro. 2020. With the novel coronavirus already devastating New York City’s economy, many of the industries suffering the most—including restaurants, retail, personal care services, childcare services, and air transportation—are overrepresented in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island and have grown fastest outside Manhattan.
"BUILDING THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE"
Christian González-Rivera. Eli Dvorkin. Brittany Prieto. Billy Richling. 2016. Youth development principles suggest that the best way to introduce young people into the workforce is by giving them an opportunity to explore their career options before committing to a single track.
"EXPANDING TECH APPRENTICESHIPS IN NEW YORK CITY"
Judith Messina, Eli Dvorkin. 2019. As the demand for tech talent surges, the city has an enormous opportunity to leverage this powerful training model to expand pathways into technology careers.
"MAKING THE CONNECTION: Aligning NYC’s Small Businesses and the Workforce Development System"
Researched and written by Judith Messina et al. 2017. In today’s entrepreneurial economy, it’s time for small businesses to become a larger part of the workforce equation.

√ Key Issues

Job growth and wage stagnation
While the city has seen job growth in recent years, wages for many workers have not kept up with the cost of living, leading to concerns about income inequality and poverty.
Access to job opportunities
Some New Yorkers face barriers to accessing job opportunities, such as lack of education or training, discrimination, or criminal records. This has led to efforts to increase access to job training and employment services.
Affordable housing and transportation
The high cost of housing and transportation in the city can make it difficult for workers to live near their jobs, leading to longer commutes and reduced productivity.
Workplace safety
Workers in certain industries, such as construction and hospitality, may face hazards on the job, leading to concerns about workplace safety and the need for stronger enforcement of labor laws.
Gig economy and worker rights
The rise of the gig economy has raised questions about worker classification and rights, leading to debates about whether workers in the gig economy should be considered employees or independent contractors.
COVID-19 pandemic impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the city’s workforce, leading to job losses, business closures, and economic instability. The pandemic has also highlighted the need for greater access to healthcare, sick leave, and other workplace protections.

√ Social Media Accounts

NYCETC_org

@NYCETC_org (Twitter) – This is the Twitter account of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), which is a membership organization of workforce development organizations, training providers, and employers in New York City. They frequently post updates on workforce development programs and policies.

NYCEDC

@NYCEDC (Twitter) – This is the official Twitter account of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), which promotes economic growth in the city. They often post updates on job opportunities and economic trends in the city.

CenterNYC

@CenterNYC (Twitter) – This is the Twitter account of the Center for an Urban Future, a think tank that focuses on economic and social policy issues in New York City. They frequently post about employment trends and workforce development policies.

BLS_gov

@BLS_gov (Twitter) – This is the official Twitter account of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which provides data and analysis on labor market trends in the United States. They often tweet about national and local employment data, including data on New York City.

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