Conversations Shaping New York’s Workforce and Economy

The IgniteU NY Podcast, powered by NYSTEC, brings together leaders from education, government, industry, nonprofits, workforce development, and economic development to share ideas, experiences, and partnerships moving New York State forward.

Through thoughtful conversations with people working across sectors and regions, the podcast makes important insights more visible, accessible, and actionable for organizations and communities throughout the state.

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Season 2

Episode 7 Building New Pathways Into New York’s Tech Workforce

Episode 6 Innovation Dollars: SBIR/STTR Updates That Matter

Episode 5 Beyond the Hype: Managing Change in the AI Era

Episode 4 How NYSEDC Is Shaping New York’s Economic Future

Episode 3 Investing In New York: with Mohawk Valley Edge

Episode 2 Transforming the Education to Workforce Pipeline with the Fund for the City of New York

Episode 1 A Dedicated Ecosystem for Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Season 1

Episode 6 Building the Workforce of Tomorrow with NY CREATES

Episode 5 Fractional Marketing for Small Businesses

Episode 4 Tariff Talk: Strategies for Small Business Success

Episode 3 Standardizing Processes for Technology and Manufacturing

Episode 2 Accelerating Small Business Government Contracting with Empire APEX Accelerator

Episode 1 FuzeHub, Connecting Small Businesses and Manufacturing

Connecting People Through Conversation

New York’s workforce and economic development opportunities are interconnected. Progress depends on leaders and organizations sharing knowledge, understanding regional needs, and identifying opportunities to work across traditional boundaries.

The IgniteU NY Podcast creates space for those conversations.

Each episode highlights the people, programs, and partnerships helping to expand access to career pathways, develop talent, strengthen organizations, and support sustainable growth across New York State.

Who You’ll Hear From

The IgniteU NY Podcast features voices from across New York State, including:

Workforce and economic-development leaders
Educators and higher-education professionals
Industry executives and technology leaders
Nonprofit and community leaders
Program developers and workforce practitioners
Professionals creating new pathways into education and employment

By bringing together perspectives from different sectors and regions, the podcast helps listeners better understand the challenges and opportunities shaping New York’s workforce and economy

Join the Conversation

We welcome opportunities to feature leaders, organizations, programs, and partnerships contributing to New York’s workforce and economy.

Potential guests should be prepared to share practical insights, lessons learned, and information that can help listeners better understand the opportunities and challenges shaping communities across the state.

Email us at igniteu@nystec.com to recommend a guest