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Economic and Workforce Development

Project last updated April 6, 2009

Planning for Jobs and Training Opportunities

The Pratt Center has been in the forefront of efforts to make sure that New York City's land use and development policies and programs promote strong employment and training opportunities, and link major economic development projects with nearby residents and workers.

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Pratt Center eNews - Winter 2009

News last updated March 22, 2009

In this Issue:

  • A message from Advisory Board Chair Gary Hattem
  • Coney Island for all
  • COMMUTE speaks up for mass transit
  • Nurturing new potential in old libraries
  • Boosting Church Avenue
  • Pratt-seeded workforce program continues expansion
  • Political climate change
  • Contribute to the Pratt Center

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Public Housing in New York City: Building Communities of Opportunity

Report last updated October 27, 2009

As New York City works to promote economic opportunity for the poor, a new report by the Pratt Center for Community Development, "Public Housing in New York City: Building Communities of Opportunity," provides an in-depth look at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the nearly 500,000 New Yorkers who live in its 286 developments. Funded by the Brooklyn Community Foundation, a charitable organization devoted exclusively to support Brooklyn’s nonprofit community, the report outlines strategies that would help create and increase opportunities for public housing residents, nearly half of whom live in poverty.

PrattCenterPublicHousing.pdf

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NYSERDA Funding for Registered Apprenticeships, Building Trades Training and On-the-Job Training

News last updated July 20, 2011

New York State Energy Research Development Authority is seeking proposals for energy efficient workforce development. Eligible training and apprenticeship providers as well as eligible businesses seeking to hire and provide training may qualify for a 75-50 percent cost share from NYSERDA. The Green Jobs Green New York Workforce Development initiative are designed to advance the skills of new and existing workers, provide job-related experience and help connect new workers to employers.

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