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.  “Things had changed so much over the years and I wasn't able to change with them. So it was like getting out and knowing nothing,” said Patrick. “I didn't think that anybody was going to give me a chance. I mean having a criminal...

Kasandra comes to Working Fields with over ten years of experience in support roles within the medical, insurance, and finance fields. Her drive in any position she’s held is to create a supportive and positive experience with all persons and customers she’s served. As a person who has worked hard to overcome struggles with substance use, Kasandra’s lived experience combined with her professional skills make her a great addition to the Maine team. Kasandra is...

We want to express gratitude for our intern Caroline who just wrapped up her time with us this month. We appreciate the commitment, care, and kindness Caroline brought to her work. She truly embodied our values in all that she did. Please join us in congratulating Caroline on her graduation from UVM! We look forward to seeing the impact she undoubtedly will continue to have on her community as she pursues a career in social...

Working Fields, a mission-based staffing agency headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, has hired Joe Vadnais as a business development manager at its western Massachusetts office.Vadnais, who has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management, was hired in March. In this position, Vadnais will foster relationships and more opportunities for fair chance employment throughout Massachusetts. Vadnais will also lead Working Fields’ expansion into Hampden and Hampshire counties.Prior to joining Working Fields, Vadnais...

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Working Fields is excited to share our third annual benefit report with our community. Since inception, we have helped over 3,000 people with employment opportunities at more than 100 companies. As a Vermont Benefit Corporation, we publish this report each year to assess the social impact and public benefit of our work.Here's a sneak peek of what's inside: Community highlightsAn overview of growth and new programsMeasuring our impactGoals for next yearRead the report for the full...