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

New York City Employment and Training Coalition

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

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00:10:34

Mini Episode – Accessibility at the 2025 NYCETC...

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2025/10/31

In this mini episode, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris sits down with Stephanie Birmingham, NYCETC’s Director of Community and Operations, to talk about what it really means to make the 2025 NYCETC Conference accessible and inclusive.Drawing from her decade-long experience managing events at the Whitney Museum, Stephanie shares how accessibility planning goes far beyond checking an ADA box, instead, focusing on designing spaces where every attendee can fully participate. She and Greg discuss lessons

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00:37:03

Fashioning Equity: A Conversation with Ngozi Okaro

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2025/10/30

NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris is joined by Ngozi Okaro, founder and CEO of Custom Collaborative, for a conversation that threads together personal journey, workforce innovation, and a vision for a fairer fashion economy. From a childhood decision to practice law to a purpose-driven pivot into nonprofits (and the late-night sewing sessions that sparked a social enterprise) Ngozi unpacks how values, craft, and systems thinking led to a decade of training and dignified work for New Yorkers.Grounded in

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00:17:54

When the Government Shuts Down: Grace Bonilla on the...

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2025/10/28

In this mini episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris welcomes Grace Bonilla, President and CEO of United Way of New York City, back on the pod to unpack the devastating ripple effects of the federal government shutdown on millions of New Yorkers.As critical safety net programs like SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid face cuts and delays, families are being forced to choose between rent, food, and medicine. Grace shares alarming data from United Way’s network of 400 pantries, where

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00:04:24

Mini Episode – Debbie Roman Joins National Grid to...

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2025/10/27

In this special mini episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris sits down with Debbie Roman to share some exciting personal news. After three and a half impactful years at Per Scholas New York, Debbie is joining National Grid to lead workforce development initiatives connecting employers and community-based organizations across New York City and the state.Debbie reflects on her two decades in the nonprofit sector and how her new role at National Grid represents the perfect

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00:07:59

Mini Episode – Gregory J. Morris on the Missing Word...

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2025/10/24

In this mini episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris dives into the recent New York City mayoral debates and the glaring silence around jobs and workforce development. While candidates sparred over affordability and business incentives, critical conversations about wages, job quality, and equitable access to opportunity barely surfaced.Greg breaks down why workforce development must be central to any serious economic plan, connecting the dots between corporate growth,

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00:36:47

Neighboorhood Power, Citywide Impact: A Conversation...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris sits down with Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa (District 10) for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about care, courage, and the fight to make New York City work better for working people.From her early years growing up in Upper Manhattan as the daughter of Dominican immigrants to chairing the Council’s Committee on Civil Service and Labor, De La Rosa traces her journey through Catholic church basements, a

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00:46:17

Policy, Power & Pathways: A Conversation with Teresa...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris sits down with Teresa Gonzalez, partner at Bolton-St. Johns and principal at DalyGonzalez Consulting, for a candid, pragmatic conversation about what it takes to build a healthier, more affordable New York where workforce is the throughline across every policy area.Teresa traces her journey from a Puerto Rican kid growing up in Williamsburg to roles at the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit,

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00:48:36

Kalilah Moon and Debbie Roman on Building Jobs, Wages...

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2025/10/09

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris sits down with Kalilah Moon, Executive Director of Drive Change, and Debbie Roman, Managing Director, New York, at Per Scholas, for a conversation that bridges personal journeys, nonprofit innovation, and systems-level change.Kalilah reflects on her path from Oakland to New York, sharing early career lessons from The Door to leading Drive Change’s culinary training and social enterprise work with justice-involved youth. She

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00:07:45

Mini Episode - Linking Workforce and Economic...

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2025/10/02

In this NYC Workforce Drop Mini Pod, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris shares his remarks from the City & State Economic Development & Workforce Summit, where NYCETC served as a co-sponsor alongside leaders from across the city and state.Greg underscores why workforce and economic development cannot be treated as separate conversations. He calls out the persistent gaps—gender and racial wage disparities, unemployment inequities, and the lack of strong on-ramps for local talent into major economic

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00:20:43

Beyond Bureaucracy: Grace Bonilla on Building Policy...

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2025/10/02

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, host Gregory J. Morris, CEO of NYCETC, sits down with Grace Bonilla, President and CEO of United Way of New York City, for a powerful conversation about equity, leadership, and resilience in New York City’s social safety net.Grace reflects on her journey as the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants in Queens, where early experiences interpreting for her parents shaped her pursuit of law and public service. She takes us inside her years at the Human Resources

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00:40:10

Buildings, Budgets, and People: David Lebenstein on...

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2025/09/19

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, host Gregory J. Morris, CEO of NYCETC, sits down with David Liebenstein, Executive Managing Director and Co-Chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Group, for a deep dive into how real estate decisions shape the future of New York City’s workforce and nonprofit sector.Greg and David explore how questions about buying, selling, or leasing space are far more than financial considerations; they are questions about mission, strategy, and

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00:05:16

Mini Episode – How Nonprofits and Developers Work...

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2025/09/17

In this mini episode, real estate veteran David Lebenstein, Executive Managing Director, Not For Profit Specialty Practice Group at Cushman & Wakefield, joins The NYC Workforce Drop to share a powerful story about balancing development pressures with the moral imperative to keep vulnerable New Yorkers housed.David walks listeners through two real-world examples where nonprofits faced difficult decisions about selling or renovating Single Room Occupancy (SRO) buildings with residents still living

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00:43:12

Unlocking NYC’s Data Workforce: Collin Smith on...

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2025/09/12

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, host Gregory J Morris, CEO of NYCETC, sits down with Collin Smith, Director at The Information Lab US and the leader of The Data School’s U.S. operations. Together, they explore how innovative apprenticeship models are opening doors to high-demand data careers for New Yorkers from all backgrounds.Collin shares his personal journey from nonprofit data storytelling to building a pipeline of data professionals through a paid, 24-month, cohort-based program

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00:43:56

Strengthening Democracy – Grace Rauh on Civic Reform...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, host Gregory J Morris, CEO of NYCETC, sits down with Grace Rauh, award-winning former NY1 political reporter, founder of the 5Boro Institute, and now Executive Director of Citizens Union. Together, they trace Grace’s journey from journalism to civic leadership and explore how her work is shaping systemic reform across New York City.Grace shares why childcare must be viewed as essential civic infrastructure, keeping families rooted in the city and ensuring

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00:14:48

Mini Episode – Potato Chips, Red Envelopes, and...

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2025/08/22

In this mini episode, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris and Citizens Union Executive Director Grace Rauh sit down to unpack the latest indictments to drop against seven individuals, including Ingrid Lewis-Martin, and this week's scandal involving Winnie Greco — a longtime ally of Mayor Adams who resigned last year as his Asian community liaison after being the subject of multiple investigations. Greco has recently re-emerged as a visible presence in the mayor’s re-election campaign and reportedly

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00:40:56

Empire State of Mind: David Fischer on Policy,...

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2025/08/20

Gregory J. Morris sits down with David Fischer, Interim Executive Director of the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP), for a conversation on the state of New York’s workforce development system and what it will take to unlock true mobility for workers.Drawing on his decades of leadership across city government, education, philanthropy, and nonprofit advocacy, David reflects on the throughline of his career: building systems that center people. From his early work

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00:36:28

Rooted in Purpose: Jennifer Jones Austin on...

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2025/08/12

Gregory J. Morris sits down with Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director of FPWA, for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven leadership, the realities of economic deprivation, and the urgent need to rethink how we measure and achieve economic dignity for New Yorkers.Jennifer opens up about her personal journey, from growing up as the daughter of civil rights leader Rev. William Augustus Jones Jr. to facing and overcoming a life-threatening battle with leukemia. Through stories of

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00:04:49

Mini Episode – Federal Cuts, Consequences, and the...

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2025/07/25

In this mini episode, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris issues an urgent call to action in response to the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the real-time threats it poses to essential safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Greg reflects on NYCETC’s recent mobilization, where over 100 organizations joined a collective letter opposing the federal government’s push toward economic contraction. He discusses why any effort to reduce access to healthcare and food security is also an attack on

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00:35:23

The Other F Word: Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of...

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2025/07/25

Gregory J. Morris is joined by Maria Lizardo, Executive Director of NMIC and longtime human services leader, for a powerful and personal conversation about what it takes to lead with heart, humility, and impact in today’s nonprofit sector.Maria reflects on her journey from organizing in Washington Heights to becoming NMIC’s first Latina Executive Director, sharing how her upbringing, early professional experiences, and personal conviction shaped her values-driven leadership style. Together, Greg and

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00:08:11

Mini Episode – Post-Primary Perspective: Centering...

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2025/07/14

In this first mini episode, Gregory J. Morris offers a look at what New York City’s 2025 Democratic primary results mean for the future of workers, affordability, and public investment. As general election season heats up, this episode delivers a sharp call to action for incoming leadership: workforce equity and affordability aren’t side issues; they are the foundation of a thriving city.Greg lays out the stakes: early policy signals from candidates, and the urgent need for real outcomes. He

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