NYC, get ready for the robots: The city needs a battle-plan for how automation will threaten people's jobs

Today, CUNY's continuing education programs teach job-specific tools ranging from business management to plumbing, but in-depth courses can pose a significant cost burden if not paid for by an employer. Lifelong learning dollars could also be used to earn specific industry-recognized credentials in fields like video production, solar installation, or IT support, or retrain for a tech career at a bootcamp like General Assembly or Flatiron School, which deliver a strong return on investment but come at a high upfront cost.