The Brian Lehrer Show A Pathway to the Workforce for NYC Youth
May 1, 2025
Join Jane Martinez Dowling, Chief of Student Pathways at NYC Department of Education, and Marjorie Parker, CEO of JobsFirstNYC, as they tackle youth workforce development. They discuss innovative career education initiatives, emphasizing internships and personalized advising. The importance of aligning school curricula with workforce demands is highlighted, alongside strategies for enhancing literacy and computational skills. Both guests share insights on alternative pathways for students, aiming to close the skills gap and prepare NYC youth for meaningful employment.
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Future Ready NYC Model Insight
- The Future Ready NYC model focuses on personalized advising, career-connected instruction, early college credits, work-based learning, and financial literacy.
- Employers note a skills gap, and students with multiple career experiences see income boosts.
Scale Career Learning Fast
- Schools should scale up career-connected learning quickly, aiming for 100,000 students by 2030 in NYC.
- High-quality internships and employer partnerships are key to providing valuable work-based learning.
Jobs First NYC Community Role
- Jobs First NYC collaborates with 200+ partners to help disadvantaged young people navigate education and job challenges.
- There are currently 108,000 NYC youth out of school and work, concentrated in 18 neighborhoods.