
Work with Purpose.

Join us in building stronger communities by supporting career pathways and hiring motivated, job-ready individuals from our programs.

Participants in the Pathways to Success program experience greater family stability.
Participants in the Pathways to Success program contribute to increased community safety.
Participants in the Pathways to Success program attain greater educational achievement.
Parents who have graduated from Pathways to Success can support better outcomes for children, making a positive generational impact.
Pathways to Success graduates contribute to an increase in annual tax revenue of $1,434,430 over a two-year evaluation of our work.
Participants in the Pathways to Success program experience healthier relationships.
Participants in the Pathways to Success program experience increased home ownership.
Why Work With Us?
By partnering with Connections to Success, you’re investing in people and transforming lives. Whether you’re looking to fill open positions, find meaningful volunteer opportunities for your staff, or sponsor a community outreach program, your involvement helps break cycles of poverty, build stronger workforces, and support long-term economic stability. We work closely with employers and corporate partners to connect them with job-ready, motivated individuals who have gone through our Pathways to Success program or other skills training.
We inspire families to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan.
Mission
Where Connection Creates Change
When you partner with Connections to Success, you can have peace of mind. All our methods are evidence-based, which means our participants achieve improved results in their career paths compared to non-participants. And each new employee is backed by a holistic ecosystem, serving as an extension of your HR team. This wrap-around support model helps reduce absenteeism, boost retention, and create more loyal, productive teams. Hiring individuals trained by Connections to Success isn’t just a good deed – it’s good business.
See how partnering with us has helped these local businesses across the region.

Let’s Build Your Workforce
We’re ready to connect you to talent with the skills, training and motivation to make a difference in your company. Reach out to learn how we can help solve your company’s most pressing hiring needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of training do participants receive before entering the workforce?
Most participants have completed our intensive, 60-hour, two-week personal and professional development training focused on career readiness, soft skills, goal setting, and mock interviews. They are then paired with one of our life transformation coaches to help stay on track with achieving their desired goals.
Can I hire someone directly from the program?
Yes! Many of our participants are ready and eager to work. We can assist in helping match you with qualified candidates, no recruiting fees required!
Does Connections to Success provide ongoing support after a participant gets hired?
Yes! Our life transformation coaching and ongoing personal and professional support continue well after employment to help ensure long-term success, both for the employee and the employer. Think of us as a dedicated extension of your HR team.
How can my company get involved beyond hiring?
There are many ways you can be involved! Your team members can volunteer as mock interviewers for our participants or serve as a guest speaker at one of our professional men’s or women’s groups. Additionally, you can sponsor a community program, host a career event at your location, or make a donation to support our work.
"We hired someone from Connections about a year ago who has already been promoted to a lead position."
Julie Kruckow Vance Brothers
“Our partnership with CTS has helped to build a queue of qualified candidates that are ready to work on day one.”

“There’s a huge cost savings for us. Having Connections to Success in our back pocket allows us to save a few hundred dollars each month on recruiting costs.”

“The candidates that come to us through Connections bring a professional first impression, have all of their paperwork organized and ready for HR, and share a palpable desire to work hard at a steady job with a reputable company.”
Shira ZiglerVance Brothers
