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Causes: Children & Youth, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training, Youth Development Programs
Mission: HIRED is a leading Twin Cities area non-profit in workforce development that provides a range of services, from job-skills training to employment counseling. HIRED provides innovative and personalized work solutions for the unemployed or underemployed. HIRED looks to help people of all ages and backgrounds find a rewarding career, not just a job.
Results: Last year HIRED prepared 11,140 individuals for employment through workplace readiness services, vocational training and job placement assistance. HIRED’s private sector outreach has resulted in an Employer Advisory Board of more than 150 business representatives from a range of industries. A 2011 Return-on-Investment study showed that HIRED’s Youth, Dislocated Worker and MFIP Programs have an ROI of more than 400%
Target demographics: HIRED serves people of all ages, backgrounds, genders, and races in the Twin Cities who are struggling with unemployment or underemployment.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 11,400 individuals served through vocational training, workplace readiness services, and job placement assistance in 2011
Geographic areas served: Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area
Programs: WIA adult, MFIP, Dislocated Worker, Sectoral Training Initiatives, Youth Programs