Access a Qualified Workforce
Our participants aren't looking for any job. They're building careers. They show up trained, supported, and motivated to stay.
Certified Employer Benefits
From recruitment to retention. Tap each benefit to learn more.
We invest in the transition
Certified Employers receive 50% of participant wages reimbursed for up to 320 hours through UCHRA. That's eight weeks at full-time pay, covering wages, benefits, supervision, and training.
You lower your hiring risk. Your new employee gets the runway to prove their value on the job. Both sides win.
Employer Qualifications
- Entry-level pay minimum: $14.50/hour
- Full-time positions only
- Employee benefits package required
- Career growth opportunities available
Poverty IQ Training
Every certified employer completes our free Poverty IQ course. You'll learn how the benefits cliff affects your workforce, why your best employee might turn down a raise or avoid a promotion, and what practical steps keep people moving forward.
Built for Upper Cumberland employers. The companies that understand poverty retain more of the people they train.
Ready to hire supported talent?
Connect with our team to learn about the Certified Employer program and start accessing our workforce pipeline.