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JULY NEWSLETTER FOR REFERRAL PARTNERS
Jul 09, 2024
Featured Jobs:
Machine Operator - Swanton, VT
General Assembler -Essex, VT
Environmental Services Tech - St. Albans, VT
CDL Driver - Brattleboro, VT
Machine Operator - Turners Falls, MA
CNC Machinist - Turners Falls, MA
Office Manager - Auburn, ME
Wait Staff - Auburn, ME
Tent Installer - Newmarket, NH
We're always hiring! You can learn more about our featured jobs and view all our current job openings here.
We are a staffing agency that helps all jobseekers find a fulfilling career that meets their goals and interests. Every job 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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General Assembler -Essex, VT
Environmental Services Tech - St. Albans, VT
CDL Driver - Brattleboro, VT
Machine Operator - Turners Falls, MA
CNC Machinist - Turners Falls, MA
Office Manager - Auburn, ME
Wait Staff - Auburn, ME
Tent Installer - Newmarket, NH
We're always hiring! You can learn more about our featured jobs and view all our current job openings here.
We are a staffing agency that helps all jobseekers find a fulfilling career that meets their goals and interests. Every job 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.
Barre, VT: Turning Point Center
Monthly on the third Thursday, next drop in is July 18
10am-3pm | 17 Ayers Street, Barre
Greenfield, MA: Franklin County Community Justice Support Center
Drop in only for individuals with past justice system involvement!
Thursday, July 18th
1-2:30pm | 106 Main Street, Greenfield, MA
Account Manager: Tess Champoux
St. Albans, VT: Martha's Community Kitchen
Every other Wednesday, next drop-in is July 24
11am-12pm | 139 Lake St, St. Albans
Burlington, VT: COTS Daystation
Monthly on the last Thursday, next drop-in is July 25
11am-12pm | 95 North Ave, Burlington
Auburn, ME: Working Fields Office
Weekly Walk-in Hours on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Starting Tuesday, July 16
1-3pm | 95 Main Street, Auburn, ME
Account Manager: Kasandra Robichaud
Lewiston, ME: Lewiston CareerCenter Outdoor Hiring Event
Wednesday, August 14
10am-12pm | 5 Molison Way, Lewiston, ME
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Associate Testimonial
"I really didn't think I was going to be having this kind of success before I started. This is a program that doesn't just put you in the right direction. They help steer and guide you. And I think that was what kept me pushing forward is that even though I wanted to give up, no on else did." - Patrick, Former Working Fields Associate
After re-entering the community following over 15 years of incarceration, Patrick didn’t think he would be able to find or hold down employment. Fast forward to 6 months after his Working Fields' job placement at Lane Press, Patrick has climbed halfway up the ladder in the press room, has his driver’s license and a vehicle, and the tools and support to manage the challenges that arise in work and in life.
“I just appreciate the opportunity that I was given without judgement. It's kept me having a positive attitude because I was given this one chance.”
Do you know someone struggling to find and keep work? Someone who may have a background that’s making it hard for them to get hired? You can learn more about Working Fields and refer them to us here. We also invite you to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-loop on more events, job opportunities, and educational resources.
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After re-entering the community following over 15 years of incarceration, Patrick didn’t think he would be able to find or hold down employment. Fast forward to 6 months after his Working Fields' job placement at Lane Press, Patrick has climbed halfway up the ladder in the press room, has his driver’s license and a vehicle, and the tools and support to manage the challenges that arise in work and in life.
“I just appreciate the opportunity that I was given without judgement. It's kept me having a positive attitude because I was given this one chance.”
Do you know someone struggling to find and keep work? Someone who may have a background that’s making it hard for them to get hired? You can learn more about Working Fields and refer them to us here. We also invite you to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-loop on more events, job opportunities, and educational resources.
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Referral Partner Interview!
Last month our valued community referral partners, Andrew and Hannah Christiansen of King Street Laundry, were interviewed on Town Meeting TV. King Street Laundry is a community laundromat dedicated to a simple idea: to create community around the equal access to the dignity of clean clothes. In addition to a free laundry program for folks without housing, King Street Laundry collaborates with local organizations to offer literacy programs, job fair events, and winter clothing giveaways. To support their growing number of programs and events, they recently founded Vermont Community Wash & Learn Inc. To learn about how King Street Laundry came to be, where it's going, and the impact it’s having, give this interview a listen.
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Interview with Working Fields Employer
We’re excited to share this recent episode of The Hustler Files featuring one of our valued Working Fields’ employers, Franklin County Community Development Corporation’s Western MA Food Processing Center. Liz Buxton, Director of Operations, and Scott Savoie, her Floor Supervisor who was incarcerated for 5 years, talk about their experiences and the benefits of fair chance hiring for employees and employers alike. Listen here.
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Working Fields: Recovery Friendly Workplace Maine
We’re proud to officially be a Maine Recovery Friendly Workplace! Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFWs) “encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communicates can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by substance use. As a business who has aligned with the RWF vision since our inception and is an official New Hampshire RFW, we’ve witnessed firsthand how RFWs generate a healthier workforce, increase retention, and expand access to skilled talent. Learn more about our values and how they support a recovery friendly workplace here.