Karen Caldwell, Director of Workforce Development
Parent organization: Primavera Foundation
Staffing business began: 1997
Job seeker focus: People with criminal records, People experiencing homelessness, Veterans, Long-term unemployed
Range of candidates managed weekly: 20-47
Staffing services: Day labor, Temp, Temp-to-hire, Work crews
Industries served: Construction, Property management services
What employers value most about our staffing services: The ability to get workers quickly, and no placement fee for temp-to-hire conversions.
Biggest challenges we help job seekers overcome: Our job seekers often face multiple challenges, and the biggest ones are homelessness/unstable housing, prior convictions, and uneven work histories. We have resources in place to address all of these barriers.