De Blasio outlines tech-sector plans

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Sally Goldenberg

Seeking to expand jobs in the technology sector, the de Blasio administration will spend $10 million in private and public funds on job training.

It's called the "NYC Tech Talent Pipeline" and it will be run by the city over the next three years, with a combination of city, state, federal and private money, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced during a speech about the economic importance of the emerging tech industry in the city.

"We have a special obligation to create homegrown talent—to help New York City residents qualify to be a vibrant part of this industry," de Blasio said during the address Monday morning at "Internet Week New York."

JPMorgan Chase, the New York Community Trust and the New York City Workforce Funders group will contribute to the effort, the mayor announced.


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