AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of HRA's role in career services
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Scott French, Administrator of the Human Resources Administration (HRA), introduces the topic of HRA's career services and provides an overview of their importance in connecting low-income New Yorkers to workforce development services.
He emphasizes the role of career services in helping clients achieve sustainability and independence.
- HRA's career services exist within a broader network of workforce development programs in New York City
- The agency works to break down silos and build networks across government and communities
- Career services providers offer wraparound support services to assist clients at any starting point
Scott French
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Good morning, deputy speaker Ayala.
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My name is Scott French.
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And I serve as the administrator of the Human Resources Administration, HRA, within the DEP Department of Social Services DSS.
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I would like to thank the committee for the opportunity to testify today on the topic of HRA's career services.
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While we have faced challenging times in recent years, we are very proud of the work we are doing to connect Low Income New Yorkers to a diverse array of workforce development services to further clients' education, training, and employment goals.
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Career services are an on ramp to sustainability and independence for New Yorkers.
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We understand the job search process can be challenging, and as a city, we want to serve as a strong partner in helping New Yorkers achieve career success.
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Career services encompasses the kind of career guidance and coaching any job seeker might need.
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That includes exploring career goals, connecting to educational and training opportunities, building professional skills, and serving as a partner in job placement.
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HRA's career services are a key support in connecting New Yorkers on cash assistance with opportunities to secure steady income and live sustainable lives.
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While I will be speaking to HRA's career services, I want to note that HRA's offerings exists within a broader network of workforce development programs New York City provides, including offerings led by the Department of Small Business Services, SBS, the Department of Youth And Community Development, DYCD, the New York City Housing Authority, Nitra, and the mayor's office of Talent And Workforce Development.
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Under the leadership of Mayor Adams, we continually work to break down silos and build networks across government and across our communities to connect New Yorkers to the career services they deserve.
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Working with the HRA, career services providers use their expertise to equip job seekers with the tools they need to build skills and experience to remain engaged in what can be a daunting job search process.
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By offering wraparound support services, HRA and our provider partners work to assist our clients whatever an individual's starting point.