The NYC Workforce Drop with NYCETC’s Gregory J. Morris

By New York City Employment and Training Coalition

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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.

Episode Date
Richard Buery on Poverty, Good Jobs, and Expanding Opportunity in New York City
Oct 15, 2026
Steven Fulop on Jobs, Economic Growth, and New York City’s Future
Oct 08, 2026
Council Member Althea Stevens on Youth Employment, Nonprofit Power, and Equity for The Bronx
Aug 06, 2026
Maria Torres-Springer on Public Service, Economic Opportunity, and Making Government Work
Jul 30, 2026
Comptroller Mark Levine on AI, Fiscal Stewardship, and New York City’s Workforce
Jul 23, 2026
Lauren Melodia on the True Cost of Care and New York City’s Economy
Jul 16, 2026
Degan Mercado Leopold on Building Better Talent Pipelines
Jul 09, 2026
Jeffrey LeFrancois on Public Space, Neighborhood Stewardship, and Inclusive Economic Corridors
Jun 25, 2026
Jennifer Mitchell on Housing, Reentry, and the Future of Workforce Development
Jun 18, 2026
Angie Kamath on Mid-Career Mobility, Career-Connected Education, and Economic Opportunity
Jun 11, 2026
Ayesha George on Workforce Pathways, Equity, and Scaling Opportunity in New York City
Jun 04, 2026
Miquela Craytor on Industrial Policy, Green Jobs, and Economic Mobility
May 28, 2026
Andrew Rigie on NYC’s Hospitality Economy: Jobs, Policy, and What It Takes to Operate
May 21, 2026
Building a Workforce System That Works for Families with Anthony Barrows
May 14, 2026
Brian Aquart on Building Healthcare Workforce Pipelines and Expanding Economic Opportunity
May 07, 2026
Mini Episode: Carrying Forward Fred Shack’s Legacy
Apr 30, 2026
Gary P. Jenkins on Supportive Housing, Systems Leadership, and Workforce Access
Apr 30, 2026
Aldrin Bonilla on the True Cost of Living in NYC
Apr 23, 2026
Chris Quinn on Housing Stability and Economic Mobility
Apr 16, 2026
Aldrin Bonilla on Washington Heights, Community, and Economic Opportunity (Part 1)
Apr 09, 2026
Randy Peers on Small Business, Workforce Pathways, and Brooklyn’s Economic Future
Apr 02, 2026
Jeffrey Ginsburg on Building Systems that Reduce Homelessness and Expand Opportunity
Mar 26, 2026
From Degrees to Jobs: Kalani Leifer on Fixing the College-to-Career Gap
Mar 19, 2026
Randy Moore on Workforce, Philanthropy, and Systems Change
Mar 12, 2026
Chris Watler on Aligning Justice Reform and Workforce Strategy
Mar 05, 2026
Scott French on Keeping NYC’s Safety Net Strong in a Time of Federal Change
Feb 19, 2026
Speaker Julie Menin on What Comes Next for New York City
Feb 12, 2026
Mini Episode: Jeff Brault on Deckhand Training and Career Pathways at NYC Ferry
Feb 05, 2026
Jeff Brault on the People’s Yacht: Building Maritime Career Pathways at NYC Ferry
Feb 05, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey Farber on SkillSpring and Building NYC’s Healthcare Workforce
Jan 29, 2026
Mini Episode: Courtney Granger on her New Role, Rethinking “Workforce,” and Designing What Works
Jan 22, 2026
Mini Episode: Michelle Jackson & Aligning Wage Justice Campaigns in NYC
Jan 15, 2026
Coalition Happy Hour: Michelle Jackson on Collective Power and Coalition Leadership
Jan 15, 2026
From the Bronx to the Ballot: NYS Assembly Member Amanda Septimo on Leadership, Workforce Equity, and What’s Next for New York
Dec 23, 2025
Mini Episode: From the Floor — Conference Feedback & What Comes Next
Dec 18, 2025
Reflection & Future Direction: Insights from the 2025 NYCETC Conference
Dec 18, 2025
Leading New York Forward: A Conversation with Kathy Wylde
Dec 11, 2025
Mini Episode: A Thanksgiving of Community, Connection, and Care at Encore
Nov 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Episode — Caring for Our City: Aging, Community, and Dignity with Jeremy Kaplan
Nov 26, 2025
Building Belonging: Wayne Ho on Empowering Immigrant New Yorkers Through Work and Community
Nov 20, 2025
Redefining Access with Dr. Lisa Vollendorf: Empowering Adult Learners and New York’s Workforce Through Innovation in Higher Ed
Nov 06, 2025
Mini Episode – Accessibility at the 2025 NYCETC Conference with Stephanie Birmingham
Oct 31, 2025
Fashioning Equity: A Conversation with Ngozi Okaro
Oct 30, 2025
When the Government Shuts Down: Grace Bonilla on the Crisis Facing New Yorkers
Oct 28, 2025
Mini Episode – Debbie Roman Joins National Grid to Bridge Employers and Communities
Oct 27, 2025
Mini Episode – Gregory J. Morris on the Missing Word in NYC’s Mayoral Debates: Jobs
Oct 24, 2025
Neighborhood Power, Citywide Impact: A Conversation with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa
Oct 23, 2025
Policy, Power & Pathways: A Conversation with Teresa Gonzalez
Oct 16, 2025
Kalilah Moon and Debbie Roman on Building Jobs, Wages & Wealth at the 2025 NYCETC Conference
Oct 09, 2025
Mini Episode - Linking Workforce and Economic Development: Gregory J. Morris at the City & State Summit
Oct 02, 2025
Beyond Bureaucracy: Grace Bonilla on Building Policy Around People
Oct 02, 2025
Buildings, Budgets, and People: David Lebenstein on Real Estate as a Workforce Strategy
Sep 19, 2025
Mini Episode – How Nonprofits and Developers Work Together to Protect Housing
Sep 17, 2025
Unlocking NYC’s Data Workforce: Collin Smith on Apprenticeships and Access
Sep 12, 2025
Strengthening Democracy – Grace Rauh on Civic Reform and New York’s Future
Sep 04, 2025
Mini Episode – Potato Chips, Red Envelopes, and Public Trust
Aug 22, 2025
Empire State of Mind: David Fischer on Policy, Funding, and Equity in New York State's Workforce Vision
Aug 20, 2025
Rooted in Purpose: Jennifer Jones Austin on Perseverance, Equity, and Economic Dignity
Aug 12, 2025
The Other F Word: Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of Perfection – A Conversation with Maria Lizardo
Jul 25, 2025
Mini Episode – Federal Cuts, Consequences, and the Fight Ahead
Jul 25, 2025
Mini Episode – Post-Primary Perspective: Centering Workers and Affordability in NYC’s Future
Jul 24, 2025
From Civic Innovation to AI Disruption: A Conversation with Andrew Rasiej
Jul 14, 2025
Follow the Money: Who NYC’s Workforce Dollars Really Serve
Jun 18, 2025