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Cheyanne Deopersaud EMCEE’s Adapting to the Future of Work Convening

Cheyanne Deopersaud participated and EMCEE’ed in JobsFirstNYC’s Adapting to the Future of Work convening, a two-day gathering that brings together young adults, workforce professionals, and policy leaders to explore how to prepare New Yorkers for the rapidly changing labor market

Cheyanne Deopersaud participated and EMCEE’ed in JobsFirstNYC’s Adapting to the Future of Work convening, a two-day gathering that brings together young adults, workforce professionals, and policy leaders to explore how to prepare New Yorkers for the rapidly changing labor market. Drawing on her lived experience in foster care and her policy research at Next100, Cheyanne spoke to the importance of using data and youth voice to shape workforce strategies and create equitable opportunities for young people transitioning out of care.

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Cheyanne Deopersaud Housing + Design

Cheyanne is a fierce advocate for young people with child welfare involvement. At Next100, Cheyanne is developing innovative, sustainable solutions that address the root causes of housing instability among youth in, and transitioning out of, the foster care system. Her advocacy is fueled by her personal journey in foster care in New York, which has given her a profound understanding of the challenges and systemic barriers faced by youth in similar situations.

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