The NYC Workforce Drop with NYCETC’s Gregory J. Morris
af New York City Employment and Training Coalition
Congressman John Mannion on Education, Workforce Development, and…
Om denne podcast
The NYC Workforce Drop is a podcast series from the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC). Hosted by CEO Gregory J. Morris, this series spotlights the people, policies, and programs shaping the future of workforce development in New York City.
We dig into the real challenges and opportunities facing New Yorkers in the labor market today, from underemployment and job training to public funding, equity in hiring, and the critical role of community-based workforce organizations.
Tune in and join us as we explore how to build a workforce system that truly works for everyone.
Episoder
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- Congressman John Mannion on Education, Workforce Development, and Building Pathways to Good Jobs · 52 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 4How do we build a workforce system that gives people more than one path to a good job? Greg sits down with Congressman John Mannion for a conversation about education, workforce…
- Ann Cheng on Government Efficiency, Procurement, and Making New York City Work Better · 29 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 3What does it take to make government work better without sacrificing the safeguards, worker protections, and public input New Yorkers depend on? Greg sits down with Ann Cheng…
- Richard Buery on Poverty, Good Jobs, and Expanding Opportunity in New York City · 1 t. 0 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 2What does it take to turn opportunity from something determined by luck into something every New Yorker can count on? Greg sits down with Richard Buery, CEO of Robin Hood, for a…
- Steven Fulop on Jobs, Economic Growth, and New York City’s Future · 55 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 1How does New York City stay competitive while creating more opportunity for the people who live and work here? Greg sits down with Steven M. Fulop, President and CEO of the…
- Council Member Althea Stevens on Youth Employment, Nonprofit Power, and Equity for The Bronx · 1 t. 7 min.What does it mean to represent a community that is continually asked to do more with less? Gregory J Morris (NYCETC CEO) sits down with New York City Council Member Althea…
- Maria Torres-Springer on Public Service, Economic Opportunity, and Making Government Work · 1 t. 3 min.Greg sits down with Maria Torres-Springer, President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation and former New York City First Deputy Mayor, for a conversation about public service…
- Comptroller Mark Levine on AI, Fiscal Stewardship, and New York City’s Workforce · 1 t. 2 min.Greg sits down with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine for a wide-ranging conversation about public service, economic uncertainty, nonprofit infrastructure, and preparing New…
- Lauren Melodia on the True Cost of Care and New York City’s Economy · 1 t. 0 min.Greg sits down with Lauren Melodia, Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School, for a conversation about child care…
- Degan Mercado Leopold on Building Better Talent Pipelines · 1 t. 16 min."Don’t ask what’s needed of you. Find the need and fulfill it.” That idea has shaped Degan Mercado Leopold’s career across social impact, public service, diversity recruiting…
- Jeffrey LeFrancois on Public Space, Neighborhood Stewardship, and Inclusive Economic Corridors · 1 t. 7 min.What does it take to build a neighborhood people want to be part of? In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Greg Morris sits down with Jeffrey LeFrancois, Executive Director…
- Jennifer Mitchell on Housing, Reentry, and the Future of Workforce Development · 59 min.“A room and a job to pay for it.” That line has shaped The Doe Fund’s work for nearly 40 years, and in this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Greg Morris sits down with Jennifer…
- Angie Kamath on Mid-Career Mobility, Career-Connected Education, and Economic Opportunity · 1 t. 13 min.Greg sits down with Angie Kamath, Dean of the NYU School of Professional Studies, for a conversation about career pivots, higher education, workforce systems, and what it really…
- Ayesha George on Workforce Pathways, Equity, and Scaling Opportunity in New York City · 1 t. 11 min.Greg sits down with Ayesha George, Executive Director of STRIVE New York, for a conversation about leadership, second chances, career pathways, and the deeply human work of…
- Miquela Craytor on Industrial Policy, Green Jobs, and Economic Mobility · 1 t. 0 min.Greg sits down with Miquela Craytor, Senior Advisor (former interim Executive Director, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SBIDC), founder of Craytor…
- Andrew Rigie on NYC’s Hospitality Economy: Jobs, Policy, and What It Takes to Operate · 1 t. 2 min.Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, joins Greg Morris for a conversation about restaurants, nightlife, small business survival, and what…
- Building a Workforce System That Works for Families with Anthony Barrows · 1 t. 2 min.Anthony Barrows, Executive Director of Lift New York and longtime advocate for economic justice and systems reform, joins Greg Morris for a conversation about poverty, public…
- Brian Aquart on Building Healthcare Workforce Pipelines and Expanding Economic Opportunity · 1 t. 10 min.Brian Aquart—Vice President of Workforce & Community Education at Northwell Health, host of the Why I Left podcast, and founder of Storyline by Kingswood—joins Greg Morris for a…
- Mini Episode: Carrying Forward Fred Shack’s Legacy · 10 min.In this special mini episode, Greg Morris and Gary P. Jenkins take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Fred Shack, the longtime CEO of Urban Pathways and a tireless advocate…
- Gary P. Jenkins on Supportive Housing, Systems Leadership, and Workforce Access · 48 min.Gary P. Jenkins—CEO of Urban Pathways and former NYC Department of Social Services Commissioner—joins Greg Morris for a conversation on leadership, resilience, and building…
- Aldrin Bonilla on the True Cost of Living in NYC · 57 min.In Part Two of this two-part conversation, Aldrin Bonilla, Executive Vice President of the Fund for the City of New York, joins Greg Morris to unpack the findings behind…







