Testimony - June 2006
A New Workforce for New York: How the City Can Replace Thousands of Retiring Baby BoomersAt a City Council hearing prompted by the Center's May 2006 report, "Chance of a Lifetime," project director David Jason Fischer testified about what the city must do to prepare at-risk young New Yorkers for the world of work, and the value of a youth-focused workforce intermediary to rationalize and coordinate these efforts.
Testimony - April 2006
Immigrant Entrepreneurs’ Role in the Growth of Staten Island’s EconomyCUF director Jonathan Bowles argues that immigrant entrepreneurs could be a significant catalyst for economic growth on Staten Island in this speech, which he delivered on April 25 at the Staten Island Conference, sponsored by SIEDC.
Testimony - April 2006
The Limits of WIAIn testimony before a New York City Council hearing on April 11, CUF project director David Jason Fischer articulated how the severely limited funding and onerous legislative restrictions of the federal Workforce Investment Act have impaired efforts to serve New York City employers and jobseekers.
Testimony - April 2006
Beyond the Construction CommissionCUF Project Director David Jason Fischer testified at an April 4 City Council hearing on the work of the Mayor's Commission on Construction Opportunity, citing the Commission as a model for attaching young New Yorkers to career-track jobs in other key city industries.
Testimony - December 2005
New York State’s Welfare-to-Work ProgramsIn this written testimony submitted for a Dec. 15 hearing of the New York State Assembly's Social Services Committee, CUF Project Director David Fischer assesses an important recent shift in state welfare-to-work programs.
Testimony - October 2005
A Workforce Vision for Continuing EducationCUF project director David Fischer recently spoke to the Continuing Education Association of New York about the increasing convergence of continuing ed programs within colleges and universities, and publicly funded and run workforce development systems.
Testimony - September 2005
Poverty in New York City, 2005CUF Project Director David Fischer testified at a Nov. 15 City Council hearing on the rising poverty rate in New York, focusing on the city's increasing "working poor problem."
Testimony - June 2005
Testimony: Giving Small Firms the BusinessIn this testimony before the City Council, CUF research director Jonathan Bowles argues that the proposal to redevelop the Bronx Terminal market is one of many city-sponsored projects in which a significant number of small businesses are being displaced.
Testimony - January 2005
Is There a Broadband Gap for Businesses in Brooklyn?CUF Research Director Jonathan Bowles recently testified to the New York City Council Committee on Technology about the difficulties Brooklyn businesses face in securing reliable broadband internet access.
Testimony - September 2004
Workforce Reorganization, One Year LaterCUF project director David Fischer recently spoke to the New York City Council's committee on economic development about the progress of the NYC Department of Small Business Services on workforce development issues.
Testimony - May 2004
Testimony: New York’s Broadband GapAt a recent City Council hearing, CUF research director Jonathan Bowles testified that while broadband is becoming crucial for small businesses in every sector, many firms outside of Manhattan have difficulty accessing a reliable and affordable high-speed connection.
Testimony - April 2004
Testimony to the Joint City Council Hearing on African-American Unemployment in New York CityOn April 22, CUF project director David Fischer addressed a joint hearing of City Council's General Welfare, Economic Development and Community Development committees on a recent report showing that black male unemployment in New York has reached crisis levels.
Testimony - December 2003
NYC Continues to Lose Market Share in Fast-Growing Air Cargo SectorCUF research director Jonathan Bowles testifies to City Council that while the national air cargo sector is growing, New York continues to slide from its once-dominant position.
Testimony - November 2003
City Zoning Decisions Further Harm NYC ManufacturersCUF Research Director Jonathan Bowles addresses City Council on recent city zoning decisions and the impact on city businesses.
Testimony - September 2003
Workforce System in TransitionCUF project director David Jason Fischer addressed a joint hearing of the Youth and Economic Development Committees of City Council on Monday, Sept. 15.
Testimony - June 2003
Testimony Supporting the Creation of a CUNY School of Professional StudiesCenter director Neil Kleiman speaks to the CUNY Board of Trustees about the proposal to create a school of professional studies at CUNY
Testimony - June 2003
Transferring Workforce Programs to the Department of Small Business ServicesCUF Project Director David Fischer speaks to the General Welfare Committee of the City Council on the Bloomberg Administration's move to shift job training responsibility to the Department of Small Business Services.
Testimony - May 2003
Should New York City Consider Separation From the State of New York?CUF Research Director Jonathan Bowles addressed City Council on how New York City has been mistreated by Albany--and whether the city should ponder secession from New York state.
Testimony - April 2003
Anti-NYC Bias Dooms State’s Biotech StrategyTestimony of Jonathan Bowles Before State Assembly Legislative Commission on Science and Technology
Testimony - February 2003
Impact of the Arts on New York Citys EconomyCenter deputy director Robin Keegan addressed the City Council on how arts and cultural development affect the city economy.
