Senator Paul Wellstone talks with
Executive Director Jane Samargia during
his April 1996 visit to HIRED.

 

A HIRED client and her daughter wait to
talk with an employment counselor.

 

Throughout HIRED’s history the organization has looked for ways to share its mission
and services with the greater Twin Cities community. This includes a video that
was taped in the mid 1970s.

 

A young client who is proud of his new-found employment at Lund’s grocery store.

 

Jane Samargia cuts a ribbon to celebrate HIRED’s mission statement.

Senator Paul Wellstone – a strong advocate
for HIRED’s services – addresses a group during his April 1996 visit to HIRED.

 

Dick Mitchell, founder and director of the organization that was then known as “HIRE” – Helping Industry Recruit Ex-offenders.

 

An earlier shot of HIRED directors,
including Carol Aharoni, Jane Samargia
and Nancy James.

 

A young Jane Samargia – then known
as Jane Foster – served as an
employment counselor in 1976.

 

Jane Samargia and Carol Aharoni
with Hoa Young, a refugee liaison, at
the St. Paul Mayor’s office.