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Employment

There is a job for everyone

Since 1978, Job Path has helped people find jobs and excel in the workforce: we were one of the first programs of this kind in the country.

Our approach: Customized Employment

Using customized employment strategies, we pinpoint the skills and talents people can bring to the workforce and the conditions they need to be successful on the job. Then we work with employers to create a job match that works for the business and the job seeker.

Nicola, a woman of color, working at the Shubert Organization by writing notes on a whiteboard

Did you know?

53% of people who find work with Job Path are earning a paycheck for the first time.
85% of people placed in positions with Job Path support stay for a year or longer.

What to Expect: The Process

Infographic showing 5 steps of Customized Employment: 1. Discovery - Using an in-depth process, an Employment Specialist spends time with the Job Seeker, getting to know their skills and talents through observations, community activities and conversations with family, friends and others who know the person well. 2. Planning Meeting - The Employment Specialist. Job Seeker and the Job Seeker's support team meet to discuss the Job Seeker's skills and the conditions they need for success in the workforce. They brainstorm jobs and businesses that would be a good match. 3. Job Development - Using the information gathered during Discovery and the Planning Meeting, the Employment Specialist meets with potential employers to learn about unmet needs that the Job Seeker could fill. 4. You're hired! - The Job Seeker, Employer, and Employment Specialist work together to negotiate the terms of the customized position. The Job Seeker is now the Employee. 5. Coaching and Support - Job Path provides whatever level of on-site coaching support is necessary to ensure success.

Customized Employment at Work

Chloe

Chloe M. (left) works at Safety Saints, a nonprofit that provides CPR and first aid training, and her work focuses on data entry that supports the registration and certification of students. Asked what makes her feel good about her job, Chloe says: “That feeling of looking back at my list smiling because at the end of my shift I accomplished my goals.”

Ferid

Ferid R. works in maintenance at Uniqlo's Bronx location, and one of his managers praises his skills and positive energy.

“He is always trying to do more, he's always willing and eager to learn. His attitude towards everyone is amazing."

Devon

Devon T. is an office assistant in the Jamaica, Queens location of C.A.C Industries, a family-owned civil contractor. Asked what skills he brings to the job, Devon says “my professionalism, my organizational skills, and my keen eye for spying something that the team might have missed.”
In addition to scanning and other record-keeping tasks, Devon has cleared outdated license plates from the company’s EzPass account and keeps track of equipment recalls and parking tickets, says Anthony Rangel, maintenance facility manager. “Devon has such a good work ethic - it’s amazing,” Rangel says. “He takes a lot of pride in his work and he cares so much.”

James

James started working at Poly Prep, a private school in Brooklyn, in 2016. He began by working eight hours a week managing inventory in the technology department. Soon staff from other departments began asking, “When can I get some of James’ time?” Now he works 35 hours a week shifting between multiple departments.

For information about applying for Employment services, please visit our Eligibility & Resources page.