As reported by nyc.gov, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent), and the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) announced expanded workforce services for New Yorkers with disabilities and celebrated a hiring milestone for this community.
To increase opportunities in city government, NYC Talent is expanding the Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) program to place 100 additional New Yorkers with disabilities over three years into paid internships with the goal of becoming employed full time.
“As our city celebrates record economic growth and historic job numbers, all New Yorkers must feel the impact of our shared prosperity, especially New Yorkers with disabilities,” said Mayor Adams. “For too long, people with disabilities have either been left behind or entirely forgotten as the city developed its workforce. In our administration, we have brought everyone to the table to learn from the past so we can build a better, more inclusive future. Today’s announcement is a critical step forward as we continue to honor our pledge of creating an economy that serves all.”
