America Works moves hard-to-place individuals into the workforce. Our participants include the following:
- U.S. military veterans
- Former criminal offenders
- Homeless and sheltered populations
- Individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF (commonly called welfare)
- Food stamp recipients
- Non-custodial parents
- Youths aging out of foster care
- Individuals living with HIV/AIDS
- Individuals receiving SSI/SSDI
America Works' performance-based "work first" model recruits, screens, and supports qualified individuals as they move into employment.
The result? Since 1984, America Works has placed more than 250,000 men and women into jobs throughout the country.
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