About the Council

NYC Workforce Development Council

The New York City Workforce Development Council (The "Council") is an advisory group comprised of leaders from businesses, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and philanthropy. The Council establishes a centralized opportunity for communication and collaboration to create and implement public-private talent and workforce development strategies in New York City. The Council provides the City of New York and the New York City Workforce Development Board with recommendations about priorities, strategies, and budgeting related to talent and workforce development.

Rob Speyer, CEO of Tishman Speyer, serves as the inaugural Chair of the Council.