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August Newsletter for Referral Partners

AUGUST NEWSLETTER FOR REFERRAL PARTNERS

Aug 12, 2024

Featured Jobs:

Bagel Maker - Burlington, VT
Carpenter - Williston, VT
Paraeducator - St. Albans, VT
Driver Helper - Brattleboro, VT
Machine Operator - Turners Falls, MA
Warehouse Selector - Turners Falls, MA
Line Cook - Auburn, ME
Office Manager - Auburn, ME
Material Handler - Dover, NH

We have some new and exciting open positions this month! You can learn more about our featured jobs and view all our current job openings here.

Every job through Working Fields comes with free professional peer support and trauma informed account management to help folks succeed in their new role and thrive outside of work too. Everyone is eligible to work with us. Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

If you know anyone looking for work, refer them to us by filling out this form here.
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Jobs Fair Drop-in Hours & Events


Jobseekers can stop in for access to local employers, on-the-spot interviews, support with resumes, and job-readiness coaching. No registration needed.

St. Albans, VT: Martha's Community Kitchen Drop in
Every other Wednesday, next drop-in is Aug 14
11am-12pm | 139 Lake St, St. Albans, VT

Barre, VT: Turning Point Center Drop in
Monthly on the third Thursday, next drop-in is Aug 15
10am-3pm | 17 Ayers Street, Barre, VT

Burlington, VT: Job Fair with SaVida at King Street Laundry
Friday, August 23
1-3pm | 72 King St, Burlington, VT
Event Details & Optional RSVP

Burlington, VT: COTS Daystation Drop in
Monthly on the last Thursday, next drop-in is Aug 29
11am-12pm | 95 North Ave, Burlington, VT

Greenfield, MA: Franklin County Community Justice Support Center
Thursday, August 22 and Tuesday, August 27
1-2:30pm | 106 Main Street, Greenfield, MA
Account Manager: Tess Champoux

Lewiston, ME: Lewiston CareerCenter Outdoor Hiring Event
Wednesday, August 14
10am-12pm | 5 Molison Way, Lewiston, ME

Auburn, ME: Working Fields Office
Weekly Drop-in Hours on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Next drop-in: Thursday, Aug 15
1-3pm | 95 Main Street, Auburn, ME
Account Manager: Kasandra Robichaud
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Associate Highlight: Patrick's Story


In the fall of 2023, when Patrick re-entered the community after over 15 years of incarceration, he didn’t think he was going to be able to find or hold down employment. 

However, upon release, Patrick connected with the Pathways Program who introduced him to Working Fields’ supportive employment services. His first step with Working Fields was a job survey with Senior Account Manager, Lorcan, during which they discussed Patrick's concerns, goals, and barriers to employment. Following the survey, Lorcan matched him with a Working Fields peer coach and placed him in an open position with Working Fields’ employer, Lane Press.  Read Patrick's full story of perseverance and hope here.
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Referral Partner Highlight


In this month's newsletter, we’re highlighting our valued referral partner, Pathways Vermont! Pathways Vermont's mission is to “end homelessness in Vermont and provide innovative mental health alternatives." They have enrolled 295 people in their Housing First program in nine Vermont counties and have been referring jobseekers to Working Fields for over three years, offering multi-faceted support to our community around housing and job readiness. They are also the organization who referred our former associate Patrick (see above). Thank you, Pathways, for your dedication to community support and wellbeing! Curious to learn more about Pathways Vermont? Do you know someone who might benefit from their services? Visit their website here.
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Working Fields on the Air!


Our very own Account Manager, Tess, and Business Development Manager, Joe, joined Greenfield Business Association Director, Hannah, on air to discuss the impactful work we're doing in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts and the associated economic and community benefits.

Catch the full interview here to learn more about our mission and how we're making a difference. Thank you to Bear Country 95.3 and the Greenfield Business Association for the opportunity! 
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Building a Recovery-Friendly Community

“Creating a community that helps people in recovery needs many different people to work together.”

As a recovery-friendly staffing agency, we aim to bring people together to foster a thriving community through supportive work environments for those in recovery and for anyone facing barriers to employment. We work towards this mission in partnership with dedicated community organizations and equitable employers. To learn more about building a recovery-friendly community, check out this recent article from Journey Magazine.
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