Inclusive Hiring Services

Connecting NYC businesses with qualified local talent through equity-driven hiring programs.

NYCEDC’s workforce recruitment and referral services help New York City businesses find skilled, motivated candidates while advancing economic opportunity for residents. Whether businesses are hiring for permanent positions, project-based work, or meeting contractual requirements, our programs make recruitment easy—and ensure hiring practices support inclusive economic growth.

From small businesses to major developers, we work with employers to connect them to talent pipelines, streamline candidate referrals, and meet program requirements efficiently.

Our Workforce Recruitment & Referral Services

We connect NYC employers with a network of city-based recruitment and referral providers, to help employers:

• Access pre-screened candidates from trusted workforce development providers
• Meet hiring goals on NYCEDC-supported projects
• Contribute to a stronger, more equitable local economy

Programs

Community Hiring

Helps businesses meet hiring requirements for NYCEDC-supported contracts by recruiting from economically disadvantaged communities. Learn more.

HireNYC

Connects NYC businesses with qualified candidates at no cost, through the City’s network of Workforce1 Career Centers. Ideal for permanent and long-term hires. Learn more.

Benefits for Employers

• Streamlined Recruitment: We connect employers directly to pre-qualified candidates
• No-Cost Services: Candidate referrals and screening are free
• Targeted Outreach: Meet hiring goals for local and underrepresented communities
• Compliance Support: Guidance on how to meet program requirements efficiently

Participation in HireNYC or Community Hiring is required on certain NYCEDC-supported projects, depending on job projections or contract terms. These programs help your business efficiently meet hiring goals while fulfilling NYCEDC workforce development expectations.