THE RIGHT TECH: SECTION INSIDE

Our future is at stake. Today’s economy is changing at such a rapid pace in New York City, across the U.S. and around the world that we are in danger of being left behind — unless we can find a way to keep up. As a result, schools, charities, governments and businesses are scrambling to ensure economic stability and prosperity through the concept of “workforce development” — focusing on people as the primary drivers of economic growth by developing a human resources-centered strategy to remain competitive in the modern global marketplace.

The idea is that better-prepared and welltrained workers will help businesses achieve greater success, adding to the well-being of their communities and the workers themselves.

The stakes couldn’t be higher, said Gabrielle Fialkoff, a senior adviser to Mayor de Blasio and director of the city’s Office of Strategic Partnerships.

“Workforce development is one of the surest single ways to protect people from falling into poverty and help them move out of poverty,” Fialkoff said.

“It’s more important than ever to make sure