Powered by New York City Economic Development Corporation, Women.NYC is an initiative that connects women to jobs and businesses of the future.

High-growth sectors including tech, offshore wind, the green economy, and life sciences will create tens of thousands of good jobs in the coming years—and Women.NYC aims to introduce women to the opportunities for employment and business creation that these booming sectors afford.

From education to training to entrepreneurial offerings, Women.NYC is your path to connect to a thriving career in an industry with a big future in New York City—no matter where you are now. And if you're already in tech, renewable energy, climate tech, or life sciences, Women.NYC is here to help you move forward.

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0:00 [Black background with white text reading: "This is a Brief History of Women.nyc Powered by EDC."] This is a brief history of Women.nyc. In 2018 the city of New York kickstarted an initiative to help women of all [Music.]

0:07 [A collage of diverse women in various settings, talking, laughing, working together, and sharing ideas, all in black and white.] backgrounds and identities thrive in their businesses and careers.  [Music.]

0:11 [Twelve women of diverse backgrounds stand together, smiling, in front of a screen displaying Women.nyc Network in a conference room with tables and chairs visible.] Enter Women.nyc we are devoted to advancing diversity gender equality and economic [Music.]

0:16 [A woman stands holding a coffee cup and speaking to a group in a meeting room.] mobility so women can succeed in the future economy. After all the future is [Music.]

0:21 [Text reads "The Future is Female. Right?" on a dotted, minimalist background.] female right? Well, not yet. After rigorous research we've reached an undeniable conclusion. The future can only really be [Music.]

0:29 [A woman in a blue outfit speaks into a microphone while seated on a stool in front of large windows.] female if women are represented in the high growth sectors that drive the economy forward, but women are majorly [Music.]

0:36 [A person wearing a virtual reality headset looks upward, with colorful lights blurred in the background. The word "Technology" is bold and centered across the image.] underrepresented in the sectors destined to take over. Without equal participation the future is neither female nor diverse. [Music.]

0:43 [A diverse group of women sit in a panel discussion, with one woman speaking while others listen and smile.] Women.nyc focuses on tangible ways women can harness the jobs of the future,  businesses of the future, and social capital. [Music.]

0:50 [A collage of news headlines highlights supporting women, tech skills classes, and NYC businesses.] Now let's see how we're doing it. Meet the Women.nyc Network your gateway to a thriving career in New York City's [Music.]

0:58 [A woman stands in a cityscape, holding a folder and looking upward thoughtfully. Tall modern buildings and older brick structures surround her in this black and white image.] most dynamic and demand industries. We give you the opportunity to build social [Music.]

1:04 [A large group of people stand closely together in a bright room with orange flooring, engaging in conversation and holding papers or drinks at what appears to be a networking event or conference.] capital and create strategic networks in [Music.]

1:06 [A collage of diverse women networking at an event, with "Life Sciences" in large blue text across the center.] these priority sectors. We offer three powerful no cost programs to create meaningful connections: One-on-one [Music.]

1:13 [A person holds a video call with another person on a laptop. Large text on the image reads: "One on One Digital Office Hours"] digital office hours, where volunteer advisers help you navigate your next move at any stage of your career so you can identify new opportunities in emerging industries. [Music.]

1:24 [A large group of women sit and stand around tables in a bright conference room, engaged in conversation and networking.] Power Circles and Events cultivate a safe space for intimate conversations with like-minded women, because we know you can do do it alone, but you don't have to. [Music.]

1:32 [Black-and-white image of six women in a meeting room; one stands by a whiteboard presenting, while others sit at a table with laptops and notebooks. Large text reads "Insider's Look" across the image.] The Insider's Experience immerses you in the world of Industry experts providing an intimate look at a typical day with  [Music.]

1:38 [Four women sit around a table with coffee cups, notebooks, and a laptop. One woman stands, speaking and gesturing, while the others listen and smile. The setting appears to be a casual office or meeting space.] women shaping the industries of tomorrow that is the Women.nyc Network in a nutshell. No connections, no problem. We are who you know. Learn more at Women.nyc. [Music.]

Highlights of Previous Women.NYC Programs

  • Digital Office Hours: Pilot of 1:1 network building program that led to the launch of The Women.NYC Network. New Venture 50+: Entrepreneurial bootcamp for women 50+ (2020)
  • Ask for More: Partnership with the American Association of University Women to provide free salary-negotiation workshops to women across New York City (2019)
  • Digital Tech Training Guides: How to find free and low-cost tech training in NYC (2019 & 2020)
  • MotherCoders: Partnership with Google and Brooklyn Public Library to provide tech training for moms, childcare provided (2019)
  • SheBuilt NYC: Partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Percent for Art to address gender equity in public spaces by creating more statues of women across NYC (2018)

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