We've been out and about exploring the various workforce and economic development services, programs, and events offered throughout New York by our diverse community. Keep reading for a brief recap of our most recent experiences.

Interested in inviting us to your next gathering? Reach out to NYATEP’s Membership Network Coordinator, Gina, at [email protected] to share your invite and for a chance to be featured in our event recap series, "What's All The Buzz."

NYATEP's Regional Networking Happy Hour in Stony Brook, NY (Long Island) 

On September 27, 2023, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm EST, NYATEP hosted their Regional Happy Hour in Long Island, sponsored by our friends at Stony Brook University. An intimate affair held at The Bench, this event featured several familiar workforce development professionals, along with a few new faces. We were thrilled to be around folks equally excited about forming meaningful connections through thoughtful interactions. A big thanks to all who attended; we look forward to seeing you at the next one!

Our Regional Happy Hour events are open to both members and non-members alike. To stay abreast of any upcoming happy hours, be sure to click here. Interested in sponsoring an event? Please get in touch with NYATEP’s Training and Events Coordinator, Adrienne, at [email protected].

2023 Environmental Economics and Policy Conference - Measuring and Adapting to Climate Risk

On Monday, October 2, 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, hosted the second annual Environmental Economics and Policy Conference.

It gathered advocates, researchers, urbanists, and financial services professionals to discuss quantifying and mitigating climate risk. Attendees also included leaders of community organizations, city and state agencies, policy advocacy organizations, academics, and economists.

The conference raised critical concerns about climate change's far-reaching effects, highlighting the economic models used to study said effects. Why does any of this matter? Climate change is an ongoing and future risk to the economy and, therefore, the workforce. 

Assessing climate risks to businesses and local economies should entail the consideration of:

1. Physical risks (i.e., the effect of extreme weather and long-term shifts in global weather patterns)
2. Transition risks (i.e., related to policy and technology changes, etc.)
3. Workforce risks (e.g., the impact on worker retention and attraction, equity, and climate migration)

After attending the Environmental Economics and Policy Conference, one thing in particular stood out – climate change will exacerbate the impact of inequality. On the other hand, it's also an opportunity for cities and states to support their workforce by creating more resilient communities. Now more than ever, forming intentional partnerships that spur action matters. They can act as a springboard and facilitate a more robust and strategic agenda that effectively offers insights and mitigates risk while exploring opportunities.

Building the NYC Tech Bridge with NYCETC x Google

On Friday, October 6, 2023, we joined the NYC Employment & Training Coalition (NYCETC) and Google for their 'Building the Tech Bridge' event at Google's NYC Headquarters. Gregory J Morris, NYCETC's CEO, and Angela Pinsky, Head of Government Affairs for Public Policy for Google New York, welcomed attendees. Through dynamic panel discussions and pitches, students, providers, intermediaries, and philanthropists explored ways to strengthen partnerships in the tech training ecosystem. 

Additionally, NYCETC announced the 2023 NYCETC Tech Bridge Grant Recipients: Center for Employment Opportunities, Leap d/b/a Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI), Youth Action Programs and Homes, The Marcy Lab School, and Tech Kids Unlimited. Launched through the Google NYC Tech Opportunity Fund, these grants work toward determining promising practices and policy approaches to develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive tech training ecosystem. 

An ongoing theme at the event was the need to intentionally and strategically partner to have candid conversations about the vital issues impacting our communities, including the acute need to reimagine workforce development by cultivating sustainable, relevant initiatives. NYCETC's continuous commitment to ensuring wealth and prosperity touches every corner of New York City remains inspiring to all. All photos from the event can be viewed here. To learn more about the work NYCETC does, click here.