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Agency Testimony

Porter outlines DCAS career pathway programs and shared goals

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:06:37 · 1 min 16 sec

Porter describes the range of programs from entry-level to specialized professionals, all aimed at bringing top talent into city agencies.

Katrina Porter

Each program has its own distinct qualities, but together they create pathways into public service for a wide range of talent, from those just beginning their careers to those looking to advance and grow,

Katrina Porter

as well as professionals with highly specialized skills and expertise.

Katrina Porter

What connects them all is a shared interest in serving government and making a difference for New Yorkers.

Katrina Porter

Together, these programs are part of our broader efforts to bring top talent into city agencies.

Katrina Porter

And most importantly, offer New Yorkers opportunities to build meaningful, long-term, and life-changing careers in public service.

Katrina Porter

To achieve this, DCAS supports agencies by

Katrina Porter

employing strategic, targeted, and ongoing recruitment efforts, as well as creating spaces and forums for professional development.

Katrina Porter

It gives us great pride to say that DCAS is often there for municipal staff from their very first government application to their first day of work, all the way through to the day they retire.

Katrina Porter

We also share the council's interest in ensuring that there are ample pipelines into city service and that those pathways are strong, robust, and continue to evolve to meet the ever-changing workforce landscape.