PRESS STATEMENT

Statement from Hetrick-Martin Institute on New York State Department of Labor Workforce Development Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 30 2025, NEW YORK, NY

Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) is honored to be among the recipients of new state funding announced by Governor Kathy Hochul during Pride Month to support New York’s LGBTQIA+ community. As part of this initiative, the New York State Department of Labor awarded HMI $250,000 to strengthen and expand our workforce development programming.

“This investment will go a long way in helping our young people build the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed in today’s workforce,” said Amy Harclerode, CEO of HMI. “At a time when federal funding for vital youth services is increasingly uncertain, we’re especially grateful to Governor Hochul and the Department of Labor for recognizing the importance of supporting queer and trans youth in meaningful, long-term ways.”

HMI’s workforce development programs provide job readiness training, career exploration, paid internships, and individualized support—all tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly youth of color.

We’re proud to stand alongside New York State in ensuring every young person has a pathway to economic independence and a future filled with possibility.

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For questions, contact:

Gino Hawley
HMI Marketing Communications
917-319-4079
ghawley@hmi.org

About Hetrick-Martin Institute

Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth services organization, dedicated to helping queer and trans youth—primarily youth of color between the ages of 13 and 24—thrive. HMI provides free, long-term support through a comprehensive array of direct services—including mental health services, basic needs assistance, educational and career-readiness programming, and arts and culture opportunities—alongside referrals to trusted partner organizations. With a deep commitment to equity and inclusion, HMI continues to lead the way in youth development, while offering program models that inspire and inform other organizations nationwide.