Under Jen's direction, Hired will continue to foster internal excellence and strengthen strategic community partnerships. Hired is excited for her to move into this leadership role to further inspire our team as we embrace a transformative, holistic, and inclusive approach to elevating the families we serve.

Hired is thrilled to announce Andrea Peterson as the new Director of Career Pathways, overseeing a rapidly growing workforce development program that brings short-term training and certifications for in-demand fields to participants pursuing family-sustaining career opportunities.

John’s 25-year career was marked not only by his professional accomplishments but also by his willingness to pitch in wherever needed at the office. His expertise, sense of humor, and passion for workforce equity will be greatly missed. We wish you all the best in your retirement, John! Thank you for everything you've done for Hired.

A budget is simple tool that anyone can and should be using to help manage their finances effectively. This is one of the most basic concepts that we cover in Hired’s Financial Wellness sessions, and I consider it an important building block towards reaching financial goals.

“This landmark unsolicited gift is a powerful testament to the outstanding work and impact of Hired’s dedicated and hard-working staff, committed board, and collaborative employer and community partners,” Brekke noted. “Working together, we are building an environment where everyone in our community can thrive.” 

Parenting, while rewarding, comes with its fair share of challenges. From navigating tantrums to fostering cooperation, the journey of raising young children can often feel difficult. One of the resources that we use with our participants in the Family Home Visiting program is known as positive guidance, which emphasizes connection and cooperation over traditional discipline methods.

“Every time I see new people who have recently arrived in America, I recommend Hired to them. When I arrived here, I felt like I was by myself. Once I found Hired, it was amazing, because there isn’t anything like it where I’m from.”