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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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00:56:50

Aldrin Bonilla on the True Cost of Living in NYC

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2026/04/23

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 the Fund’s latest “Overlooked and Undercounted” True Cost of Living brief and why it demands urgent attention.46% of working-age New York City households don’t earn enough to meet the true cost of living. This episode goes beyond the headline to explore what that actually means, who is most affected, and why traditional

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01:00:42

Chris Quinn on Housing Stability and Economic Mobility

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2026/04/16

Christine Quinn—President and CEO of Women In Need (WIN), former New York City Council Speaker, and one of the city’s most passionate advocates—joins Greg Morris for a conversation on leadership, housing, and what it takes to make change stick in New York City.From her early days organizing and cold-calling her way into the room, to breaking barriers as the first woman and first openly gay Speaker of the City Council, Quinn walks through the moments that shaped her and the urgency that still drives

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00:50:36

Aldrin Bonilla on Washington Heights, Community, and...

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2026/04/09

Aldrin Bonilla, Executive Vice President of the Fund for the City of New York, joins Greg Morris for a conversation on public service, data, and what it takes to build stronger communities in New York City.In this first part of a two-part episode, Aldrin reflects on his journey growing up in Washington Heights and the experiences that shaped his commitment to equity, opportunity, and economic mobility. From navigating New York City in the 1970s and 80s to finding his way through community-based

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01:10:40

Randy Peers on Small Business, Workforce Pathways,...

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2026/04/02

Randy Peers, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, joins Greg Morris for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to build a stronger, more inclusive economy in New York City.From his early days in workforce development to leading one of the city’s most influential business organizations, Randy reflects on the experiences that shaped his leadership and why he believes economic development must come first if workforce systems are going to work at scale.The

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00:55:37

Jeffrey Ginsburg on Building Systems that Reduce...

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2026/03/26

In this episode, Greg Morris sits down with Jeffrey Ginsburg, President & CEO of Volunteers of America–Greater New York, to explore the systems driving the city’s housing crisis, and what it will take to fix them. Drawing on his experience in East Harlem and now leading one of the city’s largest human services organizations, Jeff shares how housing instability, education, and economic opportunity are deeply connected.They discuss the barriers that keep thousands of New Yorkers cycling through

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00:52:39

From Degrees to Jobs: Kalani Leifer on Fixing the...

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2026/03/19

What happens after college graduation, and why are so many degree-holders still struggling to find their footing?In this episode, Greg Morris sits down with Kalani Leifer, Founder and CEO of COOP Careers, to unpack the growing crisis of underemployment among college graduates. Drawing from his early experience as a high school teacher in the Bronx, Kalani shares how a promise he made to his students—to work hard, go to college, and secure a path to the middle class—led him to confront a difficult

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00:45:47

Randy Moore on Workforce, Philanthropy, and Systems...

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2026/03/12

Greg Morris sits down with Randy Moore, President at CD&R Foundation, for a conversation about leadership, equity, and the role philanthropy can play in expanding economic opportunity.Moore reflects on his journey from teaching in Miami classrooms to working across the country in workforce development, education, and social impact. Along the way, he shares how those early experiences, working with students reading years below grade level and navigating structural barriers, shaped his commitment

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00:48:22

Chris Watler on Aligning Justice Reform and Workforce...

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2026/03/05

Greg Morris sits down with Chris Watler, Co-Chair of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition Board and Executive Vice President of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), for a wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to build a safer, fairer New York—especially for New Yorkers returning from incarceration.Watler traces his path from growing up in Crown Heights to national nonprofit leadership, sharing the lessons that shaped his commitment to service, community, and economic

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00:40:25

Scott French on Keeping NYC’s Safety Net Strong in a...

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2026/02/19

Greg Morris sits down with Scott French, Administrator of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), for a conversation about protecting New York City’s safety net at a critical moment.French shares his journey from nonprofit leadership to overseeing an agency that serves more than three million New Yorkers each year. The discussion focuses on the return of expanded federal SNAP work requirements, what they mean for hundreds of thousands of city residents, and how HRA is working with

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00:21:01

Speaker Julie Menin on What Comes Next for New York City

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2026/02/12

This week on the NYC Workforce Drop, Greg Morris welcomes New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin for a dynamic conversation on affordability, workforce development, and the city’s economic future.Speaker Menin outlines her vision for a more proactive City Council — from advancing bold affordable housing strategies using public assets like libraries and vacant land, to reforming a broken procurement system that wastes taxpayer dollars. She shares why cracking down on long-term no-bid contracts

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00:06:46

Mini Episode: Jeff Brault on Deckhand Training and...

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2026/02/05

In this NYC Workforce Drop mini episode, Greg Morris talks with Jeff Brault, Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Hornblower Group, about how NYC Ferry invests in training, retention, and long-term career growth for its workforce.Jeff breaks down what deckhand training actually includes, from customer service and ADA accessibility to safety, emergency response, and hands-on learning on active ferry routes. He also explains how ongoing professional development, internal training programs, and

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00:45:06

Jeff Brault on the People’s Yacht: Building Maritime...

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2026/02/05

Welcome aboard the NYC Workforce Drop as NYC Employment and Training Coalition CEO Greg Morris sits down with Jeff Brault, Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Hornblower Group, for a conversation about the “blue highway” and why water transit is more than just a scenic commute.Recorded at Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Greg and Jeff dig into what makes NYC Ferry feel like the “People’s Yacht,” from skyline views (even in freezing weather) to a strong rider culture. They break down the

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00:54:51

Dr. Jeffrey Farber on SkillSpring and Building NYC’s...

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2026/01/29

This episode explores what it means to build a “for-community-benefit” organization for older adults, and what it takes to lead through the intersecting realities of aging, workforce shortages, and persistent ageism in New York City.Greg is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Farber, President and CEO of The New Jewish Home, and his journey from geriatric medicine and academic training to executive leadership. Together, Greg and Dr. Farber trace the organization’s legacy of innovation, from its 19th-century

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00:13:09

Mini Episode: Courtney Granger on her New Role,...

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2026/01/22

What does it really take to build pathways to economic security, especially in moments of uncertainty?In this mini episode, NYCETC CEO Greg Morris sits down with first-time guest host Courtney Granger for a conversation about what’s working, what isn’t, and why the way we talk about “workforce development” may need a serious rebrand.Drawing on her experience across New York City’s education, workforce, and social service systems, Courtney reflects on the power of relationships, place-based hubs, and

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00:11:47

Mini Episode: Michelle Jackson & Aligning Wage...

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2026/01/15

In this mini episode, we return to the urgent question at the heart of nearly every workforce conversation: wages—and whether working New Yorkers can actually afford to live in the city they serve.Michelle Jackson, Executive Director of the Human Services Council of New York, joins us again for a discussion about the growing number of wage justice campaigns unfolding across the city and state. From #JustPay to Living Wage for All NY, fair pay for home care, childcare, and beyond, the two unpack what

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00:58:09

Coalition Happy Hour: Michelle Jackson on Collective...

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2026/01/15

This episode explores what it means to lead not just an organization, but a broad, values-driven coalition responsible for shaping systems, policy, and power across New York City’s human services sector.The conversation centers on Michelle Jackson, Executive Director of the Human Services Council, and her leadership journey stewarding collective power at scale. From the early days of large-scale mobilization—most notably the 6,000-person #JustPay rally—to the ongoing responsibility of representing

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00:45:09

From the Bronx to the Ballot: NYS Assembly Member...

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2025/12/23

In the final episode of the year of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J Morris sits down with NYS Assembly Member Amanda Septimo (AD-84) for a conversation about leadership rooted in community, workforce equity, and New York’s next political chapter.A lifelong Bronxite, AM Septimo reflects on her path from early organizing and community advocacy to elected office, and how her lived experience continues to inform her approach to policymaking. She shares what it means to lead with

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00:13:29

Mini Episode: From the Floor — Conference Feedback &...

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2025/12/18

In this mini episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Gregory J. Morris, Stephanie Birmingham, Courtney Granger, and Jennifer Tausig dig into the conference comment cards—what attendees told NYCETC about communications, content, and what the next mayoral administration should prioritize on workforce and economic development.The group reads directly from the cards, surfacing candid, sometimes surprising feedback: calls for new leadership voices inside government, stronger representation from social

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00:51:02

Reflection & Future Direction: Insights from the 2025...

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2025/12/18

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Gregory J. Morris, CEO of NYCETC, is joined by Stephanie Birmingham, NYCETC Director of Community & Operations, Courtney Granger, and Jennifer Tausig for a real-time debrief of the 2025 NYCETC Conference—what resonated, what surprised them, and what comes next for the workforce field. Together, they unpack the energy inside (and outside) the rooms: the “workforce prom” reunions, the hard truths about systems that still don’t work for too many New

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00:36:14

Leading New York Forward: A Conversation with Kathy...

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2025/12/11

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Greg Morris welcomes Kathy Wylde, outgoing president & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, for a conversation about affordability, power, and the future of New York’s workforce and economy.Kathy reflects on five decades of shaping the city, from her early organizing in Sunset Park to partnering with David Rockefeller to rebuild neighborhoods in the 1980s. She breaks down her idea of “horizontal and vertical networks,” explaining why

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