AGENCY TESTIMONY
DCAS's role in workforce development and talent attraction
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DCAS plays a crucial role in supporting agencies' efforts to recruit and retain city employees while fostering an accessible civil service. The department takes a multi-pronged approach to attracting talent to New York City government.
- Developed innovative tools like an interactive data website
- Constantly evolving process to broaden the scope of civil service exams
- Focus on minimizing barriers to entry for potential employees
Katrina Porter
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We understand the council's interest in ensuring consistent public services and also share in the belief that the city's workforce is among its greatest assets and is a critical component for government service delivery.
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To provide context, DCAS plays a critical role in supporting agencies' efforts to recruit and retain city employees and foster an accessible civil service with minimal barriers to entry.
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In addition, we have developed innovative tools such as our interactive data website, which draws information from our annual New York City government workforce profile report.
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Here at DCAS, we take a multi pronged approach to attracting and retaining talent, talents at New Yorkers to serve in city government.
