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A major wireless carrier, Asurion assists the industry in moving forward
to a profitable and customer-focused future with programs designed for
the carrier and customer in mind. Asurion works
diligently with the Career Center and the local Jim Casey program by
offering a streamlined employment opportunity for youth that have aged
out of the foster care system. These employment opportunities are not
simply jobs, but include a streamlined hiring process, a workplace
mentor, and introductions to corporate leaders for an extremely
disadvantaged population.
Asurion's staff and Jim Casey developed a mentoring program for incoming
youth, offering special training with background information on the
foster care system and the youth in foster care experiences. Asurion
labeled the youth hired through the mentoring program process as
"interns." This label reduced the stigma identity as former foster
youth. As one "intern" says, he did not want people thinking he didn't
work just as hard as everyone else. Asurion has gained several valuable
employees through this mentoring program.
Asurion demonstrates its corporate initiatives by contributing to the
community, and providing a commitment to employment opportunities for
job seekers. Asurion's corporate commitment to youth provides and
enhances opportunities for career development.
Other companies interested in working with youth aging out of foster
care can call Ellen Zinkiewicz to get connected.
Nissan understands an investment in education today creates a
better-prepared workforce of tomorrow. Nissan's commitment to excellence
construes a superiority of innovative leadership in the workforce.
Nissan is a strong supporter of the Business Education Partnership at
the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. Nissan initiated the BEP/Nissan
Drive for Education Golf Classic to support Teacher Mini-Grants that
provides money for teachers to implement experience-based curriculum
development. With over $140,000 raised in the last 3 years, the program
has grown substantially. Nissan has been the stage sponsor for the
Committed to Kids Expo, a community outreach program and fundraiser for
the Mini-Grant Program.
Nissan's employees donate time for future workforce development programs
of the Business Education Partnership. Some of the programs include Job
Shadow Day, adopting a school, opportunities for teachers to experience
the work world through Corporate Connections Academy, providing speakers
for Youth Leadership Rutherford, training middle school students on
human resources through State Farm Summer Business Camp, arranging
special plant tours and providing guidance and morale support in new
program development.
Nissan supports the Rutherford county Board of Education through the
STEP program and has sponsored the program for the last 17 years. Nissan
provides educational programs that incorporate meeting future challenges
for job seekers through work force development.
Metropolitan Development and Housing Authority (MDHA) has accomplished a
creative organization that commits to excellence in delivering
employment opportunities in the public housing area. MDHA is committed
to forming effective partnerships that maximizes social and economic
opportunities.
Serving the constituency of Metropolitan Nashville by providing
affordable housing opportunities is only one service that MDHA offers.
For over 5 years, MDHA has developed a partnership to provide resources
for the Community Services' staff mandating vital employment for
impoverished and vulnerable job seekers. As a result of this
partnership, over 500 job seekers have been served per year, with an
average 50% finding employment. This partnership leverages WIA youth
program dollars, TANF funds and career center services that incorporates
employment opportunities.
The support of MDHA is an integral entity in reaching impoverished and
high risk job seekers in Davidson County. MDHA reaches impoverished and
high risk jobseekers by providing continuity, cohesiveness and
employment opportunities for them. The collaborative partnership of MDHA
and NCAC exemplifies compassion, concern, and a holistic approach for
addressing the employment needs of these families.
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