In November, the Mayor’s Jobs for New Yorkers Task Force released a report that identified the food-service industry as one of six priority sectors for workforce development. This is a surprise, given the traditional perception of food service as being limited in career advancement. Indeed, the restaurant industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing employers, with more than 150,000 workers in New York City and nearly 11 million workers nationwide. While typically known for low wages and unpredictable work hours, the industry has a well-kept secret leading to good paying jobs.
This session will examine internal mobility and career patterns in the restaurant industry. Learn how philanthropy connects with the efforts to expand opportunity in the industry.
Join us for lunch conversation with organizers, employers, advocates and funders about restaurant work and workforce development in New York City and beyond.
Explore:
- Best practices for skills-training, curricula and hands-on learning
- Opportunities and barriers that exist for women, people of color and immigrants to move up the ladder in this industry
- How we can expand access to training and employment opportunities for youth
- The role that high-road employers can play in supporting programs to lift workplace standards and formalize career ladders
Presenters
- Saru Jayaraman, Co-Founder & Co-Director, Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United
- Maureen Conway, Executive Director, Economic Opportunities Program and Vice President, The Aspen Institute
- Jessamyn Rodriguez, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hot Bread Kitchen
- Laine Romero-Alston (Moderator), Program Officer, Ford Foundation
Designed for
All interested funders.
Registration
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Check-in
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Program
Lunch will be provided
Registration is required by March 20.
Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the Register Now link above. (no fee)
Guests of Organizers: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with your name, title, organizational affiliation, business mailing address, and phone number. Please indicate by which organizer you were invited. (no fee)
Non-Member Funders: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org ($150 fee)
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