Workforce & Enterprise Support Program

Idea Submission for The People's Money:
Creating more opportunities and support for setting up small business greater education about workers’ rights; utilizing virtual and tech resources for outreach and training; ensuring accessibility for language; disabilities etc. Targeting underserved communities, e.g. LGBTQIA, ELL Learners, older adults, differently able people.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
Companies are reducing workforce size, they do not “take care" of employees like before. NYS is an “at will” state and so workers rights, union etc. need protection and people/workers need to be educated about their rights. Unemployment among young people and older people is too high.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Older Adults (65 +)
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
Veterans
LGBTQIA+ People
Parents
Unhoused People

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Workforce & Enterprise Support Program

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