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Congratulations to Michelle Jackson and #JustPay | Human Services Council of New York! Thank you for your tireless advocacy.



Gov. Hochul has announced that the state has identified more than 18,000 jobs, with more than 400 employers statewide, that are open and available to asylum seekers with work authorization. This can help thousands of migrants find jobs and leave shelters. governor.ny.gov/news/governor-ā¦

A recent piece in City Limits advocates for the creation of a New York Climate Corps - similar to a federal program and ones offered in other states - as a strategy to take on the challenges of climate change and workforce development. Read more below: citylimits.org/2023/10/11/opiā¦

Thanks to all of our panelists and stakeholder interviewees for Strategy Day 2 of this year's Workforce Systems Leadership Program, along with our partners at Coro New York Leadership Center --- a jam-packed, thought-provoking day for all of us!




The White House has officially released its new Executive Order on AI, balancing an interest in the growth of AI with a willingness to establish safety guidelines and parameters for federal agencies using the technology. Read more here, from The New York Times: nytimes.com/2023/10/31/tecā¦

Today, our friends at Women Creating Change and Center for NYC Affairs shared a powerful new report on NYC's gender pay gap. The data is striking --- real work must be done to address severe gender and racial disparities in income, both in NYC and around the country. wccny.org/gender-pay-equā¦

. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is now open for applicants for the 2024-25 school year, offering grants of up to $5,665. For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-collegā¦

