Investing in the workforce of tomorrow

Jan. 3, 2022 -A skilled workforce is going to be an important part of the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic, so we’re highlighting the youth adult opportunity initiative from the New Settlement organization in the Bronx, which works to give young people the social, emotional and vocational skills they need to find a career. Javiel Vega, the group’s workforce development director, explains the training they provide for the future and why it’s a worth state investment.