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Alternative Staffing: A rapid path to job training and sustainable income

Alternative Staffing: A rapid path to job training and sustainable income. Why is the staffing industry significant?. The staffing industry generated $ 106 B in revenue in 2013 Contract work is “the New Normal”

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Alternative Staffing: A rapid path to job training and sustainable income

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  1. Alternative Staffing: A rapid path to job training and sustainable income

  2. Why is the staffing industry significant? • The staffing industry generated $ 106 B in revenue in 2013 • Contract work is “the New Normal” • Contract staffing is the fastest growing workforce segment and a key pathway to employment • 15% of all job growth in the US in 2012 • 40% of employers plan to hire contract workers this year • 80+% plan to increase their flexible workforce in 2014 • 17 million workers (12%) in the US are independent contractors • 39% of temporary workers will transition into full-time jobs • However, the industry makes limited efforts to serve workers with barriers

  3. Alternative Staffing Organizations (ASOs) • ASOs serve job-ready individuals with obstacles to employment such as: • Disabilities related to military service • Other physical or mental disabilities • Criminal History • Past substance abuse issues • Lack of education or literacy • Lack of work history • Typically focus on job placement, supportive services and workforce development

  4. Non-profit ASO based in Atlanta, GA • Established in 2007 • Helped 2,000+ homeless and at-risk men and women re-enter workforce • Created wages of over $ 5 M • Annual sales of $ 1 M • Employed an average of 100 people per day in 2013 • Workers moved into better opportunities in about 124 days • We work primarily in the logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, driving, and event businesses

  5. Alternative Staffing’s Value Proposition for Employers • Mitigates employment risk (workers’ compensation, unemployment, healthcare, general liability) • Saves the recruitment cost of bad hires by allowing employers to “try out” employees • Provides employees who have support (i.e. pre-employment training, coaching, transportation, child care) • Gives employers a flexible option for fluctuations in their business

  6. Value for Employees • Rapid employment when needed • An introduction to new industries • Provides a career ladder when paired with real job training (classroom and/or on the job) • Flexible employment fits different needs at different times • Builds current experience into a resume • Offers supportive services • An opportunity to “practice working” • Connection to a natural network of support

  7. Take the Second Step: Build on What Works HIGH-DEMAND JOBS SECOND STEP FIRST STEP • Sustainable employment • Flexible Options • 2nd/3rd shift work provides income flow while training • Focused Intervention • specific math, literacy, vocational and life skills • Length of Training • rapid & realistic • Community Connection • mentors, coaches • Average annual salary: $30 - $35 K • Rapid employment • Basic skills • Short-duration training • Immediate placement • Average annual salary: $15 - $19 K

  8. CONTACT INFORMATION Barbara Peters First Step Staffing 302 Decatur Street SE Atlanta, Georgia 30312 www.first-step.us www.firststepstaffing.com 404.577.3395, ext. 303 barbara@first-step.us

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