May. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Astoria State Senator Michael Gianaris and Fresh Meadows Assembly Member Nily Rozic introduced the Good Jobs Guarantee Act in Albany this month, which could unlock $1 billion in private funding for workforce development. The legislation was introduced in partnership with Pursuit, a workforce development company based in Long Island…
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Queens to launch new Diversity Tech Hub in Long Island City
Apr. 18, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards revealed plans for a new diversity tech and innovation center in Long Island City, slated to open next year. The facility is set to become a hub for 50 emerging startups, fostering innovation and promoting diversity within the technology sector. Richards has… Read more »
Citizens Bank supports Queens community with new initiatives and sponsorships
Apr. 11, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Citizens Bank announced a series of new initiatives to support a range of community programs in Queens over the summer, becoming the first-ever title sponsor of the Queens 10K. The event, organized by New York Road Runners, is part of the organization’s Five-Borough Series and will see 14,000… Read more »
Long Island City’s Pursuit celebrates Black History Month with special programming
Feb. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry Pursuit, the Long Island City-based social impact organization that builds pathways to lucrative and long-term tech careers for hundreds of adults, is observing Black History Month throughout February by highlighting and celebrating the journeys of its Black fellows, alumni, volunteers and staff through scheduled programming and across social media….
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