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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s here, and it’s reshaping how we work. A winter survey WPTI conducted along with JobsFirstNYC and NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) showed that 75% of workforce professionals were already using AI tools in some capacity, yet 78% of the organizations they worked for had not adopted a formal AI policy or implemented staff training.

WPTI is proud to welcome four outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors:

• Lowell Herschberger, Division Director, Career & Education Programs at Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation

• Rebekkah Hogan, Director of Generative AI Program Management at Meta

• Kristina Nilsson, Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking – Global Co-Head of AI at J.P. Morgan

• Chester Phung, Director, Digital Assurance & Transparency at PwC

On May 20, WPTI celebrated its 20th anniversary as a leading intermediary in the field of workforce development. Over the past two decades we have supported thousands of organizations, agencies, and professionals dedicated to placing people in good jobs and careers—the kind that transform lives.

Now, as we embark on the next phase of our journey, we plan to do even more. Our 2025 goal is to support 10,000 workforce development professionals who will guide one million workers along the path to job stability, economic mobility, and personal security. In a rapidly changing environment, this will take focus, determination, and a lot of cross-sector collaboration.

Workforce practitioners, professionals, and leaders are at the heart of economic mobility. Investing in them is essential to building a more equitable, sustainable future. Yet, in a sector grappling with burnout, systemic inequities, and rapid technological change, how do we equip workforce professionals to lead the future of work?