WORKFORCE DATA PORTAL
The Workforce Data Portal (Portal) is part of an integrated data system that collects, integrates, and visualizes data on activities and outcomes of participants in New York City’s workforce development system

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Policy makers
• Academic researchers
• Workforce funders
• Workforce development practitioners
• Advocates

PROJECT WEBSITE
https://workforcedata.nyc.gov

PROJECT PARTNERS

• NYC Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
• NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
• NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
• NYC Department of Social Services/Human Resource Administration (DSS/HRA)
• NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
• NYC Small Business Services (SBS)

KEY FEATURES

• Common Metrics Dashboard: An interactive dashboard that visualizes data across thirteen (13) standardized performance measures related to key workforce milestones and outcomes in the following areas:
  • Job Placements
  • Job Retention and Continuity
  • Industry and Professional Certifications
  • Educational Attainment
  • Skills Growth


• Data Stories: This is a series of deep dives into the data intended to surface interesting insights for further discussion and research.

HOW WE CREATED WORKFORCE DATA PORTAL
Workforce Data Portal was created in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development and several City agencies. Our partners at Blenderbox provided user experience, design, and development services.

TECHNOLOGY POWERING WORKFORCE DATA PORTAL
Workforce Data Portal is developed on Django, a python-based open-source platform, with a frontend supported by the React JavaScript library. The application is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The data visualizations are supported by Highcharts, a charting library for data visualizations and maps.

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