Hired

Founded in 1968, hired was created to build a pathway for previously incarcerated individuals to gain employment, economic stability and avoid recidivism. Over fifty years, hired has grown to become a responsive workforce development nonprofit who partners with employers, government agencies, nonprofit partners, and funders to deliver on workforce development objectives and regional priorities. Hired's mission is: to provide personalized and innovative work solutions that help marginalized communities, disadvantaged jobseekers and young people facing distinct challenges develop meaningful careers that foster long-term stability and builds economically strong communities. We do this across four program areas: career pathways job training, family stability, youth achievement and rapid re-tool & job placement. Hired works to help individuals remove barriers to their employability; help young people achieve academic goals and develop the work habits necessary to find and hold a job; and c