Key Takeaways from our Discussion with Workforce Development Leaders
On April 22nd, Public Works and the Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI) convened 55 workforce leaders in a virtual forum to discuss the realities faced by nonprofit providers during this crisis. Participants shared their experiences over the past two...
Get to know Favio, Public Works Manager and 2020 CUP Fellow!
Favio Germán is a Manager at Public Works Partners. He manages projects that strengthen the operations and impact of our nonprofit and government clients. I grew up in the Bronx. I really benefited from community-based and afterschool programs, which ultimately helped...
A Look Back: Transitioning the Home Delivered Meals Program for the NYC Department for the Aging
The NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) is committed to ensuring that older New Yorkers can age in place while maintaining a high quality of life. DFTA operates the Home Delivered Meals Program, an integral component of their programming, with a network of community...
Overcoming Challenges and Adapting New Strategies: A Facilitated Discussion with Workforce Leaders (Online)
The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in its nature. It brings unforeseen disruptions and challenges to the way we operate and do business. However, this public health crisis presents opportunities to shift, change the way we do things, and innovate. As we continue...
Tips for a Successful Video Conference
Video conferencing has taken over as the main mode of communication for many who have switched to remote work in recent weeks. While straightforward enough in concept, the world of business video conferencing comes with its own set of rules and considerations. Read on...
New York Expands Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program
The Public Works Team at the 2019 City & State Above & Beyond Gala where CEO Celeste Frye was one the New York Women of Real Estate honorees Building on decades of work to create a level playing field for public procurement opportunities, New York is...
COVID-19: How Nonprofits Can Continue to Support Themselves and the Communities they Serve
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid changes in how firms and individuals go about their daily routines. As recently as two weeks ago, people were operating business as usual. Now, nonprofits that provide critical services to New Yorkers in need are being forced to...
Creating Community Online
There are many online ways for planners, government agencies, and other groups working on public projects to engage with their communities and solicit meaningful feedback.
COVID-19 Update From Public Works Partners
Thank you to all our friends and colleagues who are healthcare workers, human service providers, government workers, and all those who are providing essential services at this time. These providers are at the front lines of this crisis, and are risking their...
Working From Home: Best Practices
In an effort to #flattenthecurve, businesses and organizations have moved toward remote work operations for the foreseeable future. Switching from an office workplace to a work-from-home setting can be tricky to navigate. However, maintaining productivity during this...