America Works matches people of all demographics with attainable and sustainable employment opportunities. We’ve spent 40 years perfecting the path from unemployment to meaningful work. Personal coaching, direct employer access, and unwavering support. We believe work is at the heart of financial stability, health and wellness, food security, and personal and professional success. America Works delivers performance-based employment outcomes for welfare, disability, reentry, and homelessness programs in New York and across multiple states under rigorous oversight and evaluation We take pride in what we do and thank you for recognizing us and our services.
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America Works of New York approaches staffing from both sides of the hiring process. For employers, the organization recruits and screens candidates, then connects businesses with job-ready applicants at no placement cost through publicly funded and partner-supported programs. Its staffing work commonly covers administrative, customer service, retail, food service, security, maintenance, driving and healthcare-support roles. Jobseekers can receive one-on-one career coaching, resume help, interview preparation, job matching and direct introductions to employers that are hiring. Support continues after placement, with regular check-ins and assistance during the first 90 days and beyond. Founded in 1984, America Works has developed a workforce model focused on moving people into employment while helping employers find candidates who are prepared for the roles they need to fill.
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America Works is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting people out of poverty through intensive, personalized employment services. Founded in 1984 by social activist Peter Cove, they’ve helped over 2 million people achieve self-sufficiency through meaningful and self-sustaining employment. Offering a comprehensive approach that includes work readiness and vocational training, career advancement and placement, and employment retention services, they’ve helped uplift military veterans, welfare recipients, young adults, and those facing challenging barriers to gain employment. With over 700,000 individuals placed back into the workforce and partnerships with over 2,000 employers, their network of offices spans the country, making their services accessible not only to New Yorkers, but people in need nationwide. With a retention rate of over 60% after six months, America Works is committed to the long-term success of jobseekers.