About NYCETC

Every day, thousands of workforce development professionals in hundreds of nonprofit organizations change lives by giving people the tools and connections they need to achieve economic opportunity and stability. This is the work of our city’s workforce system and the mission of the 200 community-based organizations, community colleges, and union affiliated training programs that comprise NYCETC. Every year, our members serve close to 700,000 welfare recipients, unemployed workers, disconnected and at-risk youth, ex-offenders, immigrants, and persons who are homeless, elderly, mentally and physically disabled, and HIV positive.   In removing obstacles to employment, providing training and connecting people to jobs, NYCETC members play a vital role in the city’s economic vitality.

Started in 1998 as a volunteer organization, incorporated in 2001, NYCETC has continued grow in numbers and influence. NYCETC is the one place that brings the city’s workforce development community together and unites individual achievements for the common good of New York City. NYCETC’s technical assistance, training and policy efforts play a vital role in promoting and strengthening the city’s community-based workforce system, as well as in providing access to the critical information and resources our members need to provide the highest quality direct services. The success of NYCETC is measured in the lives changed by our members and the economic vitality created through a strong and vibrant workforce. 

As the only membership organization focused exclusively on workforce development issues in New York City, NYCETC is one of only a few organizations of its kind nationally.  NYCETC’s core competencies include:
  • Advocacy - NYCETC is uniquely positioned to advance workforce development policies in New York City by serving as the primary connection point for a fragmented workforce development system.  NYCETC advocates for effective workforce development policies and adequate program funding.  NYCETC helps to sustain an environment that supports high quality workforce development system that is able to meet the changing needs of New Yorkers.
  • Connections – NYCETC connects our members to policy makers, employers, best practices, and more through our forums, conferences and other outreach efforts. Our educational events -- such as our Workforce Development Summit, Expo & Opportunity Awards; Workforce Development Policy Forum; Job Outlook & Trends Forum; and others -- were attended by more than 1,300 people last year and provide national caliber educational opportunities for professionals from all parts of the system.
  • Communications – NYCETC is a key resource for news, analysis and information that is essential to our members and to the broader workforce development community. Our flagship publication, NYC Workforce Weekly, read by nearly 4,000 people a week, and website (www.nycetc.org), are key tools in helping NYCETC shape the debate on important workforce development issues.

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