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At The Urban Pinnacle, we help underserved communities realize their potential to achieve self sustainability. By facilitating access to vocational training, mentorship, and clear paths to stable jobs, we connect hidden talent with workforce opportunities, promoting growth and resilience.
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In New York State, around 40% of individuals released from prison are rearrested within three years.
(Source: New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Recidivism Report, 2023.)
Over 60% of employers in New York City report difficulty finding qualified workers for middle-skill jobs, which require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree.
(Source: New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), Workforce Development Report, 2023.)
Nearly 1 in 5 New York City residents (about 19%) live below the poverty line.
(Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2022.)
The unemployment rate for young adults (ages 16-24) in New York City’s underserved communities is approximately 30%.
(Source: NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, Youth Employment Services Report, 2023.)
In New York State, only about 40% of students from low-income families graduate high school ready for college or a career.
(Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED), Graduation Rate Data, 2023.)
In underserved communities across New York City, underemployment rates exceed 20%, indicating that many individuals are working in jobs below their skill level or part-time when they desire full-time work.
(Source: New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Labor Market Information, 2023.)
Approximately 45% of residents in NYC’s underserved communities cite a lack of skills and qualifications as the primary barrier to obtaining stable employment, with many lacking access to resources that could help bridge this gap.
(Source: Center for an Urban Future, ‘Closing the Skills Gap’ Report, 2023.)
Only 35% of adults in underserved neighborhoods in NYC have access to affordable vocational training programs, significantly limiting their ability to gain the skills needed for available jobs.
(Source: New York City Department of Small Business Services, Workforce Development Division, 2023.)
The Urban Pinnacle aims to tackle individual unemployment while stabilizing entire underserved families and communities. By creating pathways to stable employment with upward mobility, we break generational cycles of poverty and disadvantage, reducing incarceration and lowering recidivism rates. Including justice-impacted family members, our efforts empower individuals and build community resilience.
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