MaturityWorks for Business - Employers

An Innovative Approach to your Hiring Needs

PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS TO

MATURE WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS

Why partner with MaturityWorks for Business?

Save Money on Hiring and Training Costs

“We have found that these partnerships (FBCO and other community partnerships) allow us to save money on cost-per hire. We’re seeing higher retention rates among people who come to us through these kinds of partnerships.”

~ Karen Shawcross, Bank of America

Benefits to Hiring Mature Workers

"Partnering with MaturityWorks for Business allows us to further employ and retain the knowledge of the retiring baby boomers who possess a solid work history, integrity and a proven work ethic."

~ Gregory M. Beno, Manager, Adecco Employment Wallingford, CT

Meet Hiring Needs

“Why go to Monster.com when there are hundreds of FBCOs* that have qualified candidates looking for jobs?”

~ Colleen Doyle, Workforce Organization for Regional Collaboration

Enhance Public Relations

UPS partners with FBCOs* to enhance its public image and expand its labor pool. UPS has a history of hiring from communities it serves and building partnerships with FCBOs, churches, and state and local agencies.

*Faith-Based and Community Organizations (FBCOs)

Source: U.S. Department of Labor. Literature Review: Business/Faith-Based and Community Organization (FBCO) Partnerships. April 2007

When you need to hire someone you can count on,

let MaturityWorks for Business be your source. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!!

1 We identify candidates for you:

·        capable mature workers

·        for entry-level to mid-level jobs

·        who have completed the MaturityWorks for Business program at Gateway Community College

·        and who are eager to meet your needs and be productive.

2 You provide the opportunity...

3 You benefit:

·        MaturityWorks for Business will reimburse you for wages paid (up to 8 weeks)

·        There are no placement fees

·        MaturityWorks for Business screens and matches candidates to your needs

·        You invest time only in qualified, ready-to-work mature workers

·        You gain reliable and loyal employees

·        BOTTOM LINE...partner with MaturityWorks for Business and reduce your recruitment, hiring and training costs

Wages for on-the-job training funded by MaturityWorks for Business through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

MaturityWorks for Business is a project of The WorkPlace, Inc. in partnership with Gateway Community College, Workforce Alliance, and the Connecticut Department of Labor. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

To print an Employer Fact Sheet, click here.

For more information about MaturityWorks for Business, please contact:

Janiese Void

MaturityWorks for Business Program Manager

Phone: (203) 610-8560

Email: jvoid@workplace.org