Measuring What Matters
Emergent Works supports at least 50 system-impacted individuals annually through creative workforce development, digital skills training, and creative career pathways. Our programs are designed to create lasting impact across economic mobility, personal growth, leadership development, and community connection.
How Our Programs Impact
Emergent Works supports system-impacted individuals by building digital literacy, social-emotional, workplace and life skills that lead to economic stability, confidence, and stronger community connection. Our programs are designed to create lasting, measurable impact.
Digital Literacy Training
Emergent Works programs equip system-impacted individuals with hands-on experience using industry-accepted digital tools to complete professional tasks efficiently and confidently. Participants report increased digital confidence, stronger problem-solving skills, and greater readiness for education and employment opportunities.
"This program motivated me to step out of my comfort zone in so many ways, and I gained useful knowledge and skill in Digital literacy that I did not have before." — Lakresha
Social-Emotional Learning
Emergent Works programs amplify participant voices through music production, audio engineering, studio recording, and guided mental health sessions. Participants build self-awareness, emotional regulation, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity while expressing their experiences and shaping their futures.
"Before joining Emergent Works I was pretty stagnant with my music career. But when I joined the program I saw how I can use my creative side to open the doors to places I have never been to. The highlight of being in the program was learning how I can apply my artistry in a studio session and it really set foot in me. It created a confidence in me to break down any barriers and just go for it." — Julius
Career Development
Emergent Works programs prepare participants to navigate today's workplace by building foundational technical and social skills alongside real-world experience. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and applied learning opportunities, participants strengthen professionalism, communication, confidence, and career readiness, supporting long-term economic stability and growth.
"This program has truly impacted my life by giving me the confidence to grow, the skills to move forward, and the support of a community that encouraged me every step of the way." — Zeek
Community Engagement
Emergent Works programs equip participants to collaborate, examine community issues, and lead change through civic engagement and research. Participants build critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills while using their voices and experiences to contribute to solutions that strengthen their communities.
System-impacted individuals transformed through EW
Of graduates land jobs after completing EW programs
Employed graduates earn at least $2 above NYC minimum wage per hour
Of graduates never re-offended after completing the program
Graduates contracted with Emergent Works to build the future
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