John Edwards

John Edwards serves as Executive Director of the MCNY Bronx Campus and College-Wide Career Development at Metropolitan College of New York. He holds an adjunct professor role in the School of Business, reflecting his deep institutional ties as an MCNY MPA alum. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in large-scale program management and workforce development initiatives. Edwards co-founded IManage Development, a Learning and Development consulting firm, and previously served as Executive Director of Workforce Development at the Brooklyn Navy Yard (2015–2017).

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Pace University
• Master in Public Affairs and Administration, MCNY

His career focuses on bridging education and community needs through strategic partnerships with local businesses and government. He emphasizes applied skills integration, aligning with MCNY’s mission to drive personal and professional transformation.

Labs/Teams: Oversees MCNY’s Office of Career Development and collaborates with IManage Development to enhance workforce readiness programs.