Creating Career Opportunities Through PeopleShare’s OJT Program with E&ES
At E&ES, we’re proud to share the success stories that emerge from our collaborations with partners like PeopleShare, a staffing agency that’s truly making an impact. In partnership with Business Account Executive Joy Phillips, along with Erin Pearce, Strategic Partnerships Manager, and Cheryl Rowell, Senior Strategic Partnerships Liaison from PeopleShare, we’ve forged a new kind of partnership in the workforce developments space – one that can change lives.
PeopleShare is not only the first staffing agency to participate in the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program at the King Center, but they’ve also paved the way for collaboration with any American Job Center (AJC) within our area. This change opens the door for more dynamic, cross-agency collaborations. For job seekers working with an AJC the OJT program can benefit from placements that are not only relevant to their skill sets but also part of a structured, supportive system designed to help them succeed.
PeopleShare’s work spans positions like warehouse workers, order pickers, packers, customer service representatives, and data entry clerks—providing real opportunities for job seekers to secure stable employment.
One of the most inspiring outcomes from this partnership comes from Mary D., a determined job seeker who was referred to PeopleShare through E&ES. Despite facing initial challenges during her OJT placement, Mary’s perseverance and support from both PeopleShare and her E&ES career coach helped her turn things around. She overcame the learning curve, excelled in her role, and ultimately completed her OJT successfully. Today, she’s proud to have found permanent employment, having transitioned from uncertainty to a stable, rewarding career.
For businesses, this partnership shows how companies can strengthen their workforce while making a positive impact on the community by helping job seekers overcome barriers to employment. By working with an E&ES Business Account Executive, companies not only gain access to qualified, motivated candidates but also benefit from training reimbursement programs like OJT, which help offset the cost of upskilling new hires.
Both Erin and Cheryl testify to the benefits of partnering with E&ES for this OJT agreement: “Working with E&ES has been an outstanding experience for us. We greatly value our mutual commitment to empowering individuals facing employment barriers and fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce. We appreciate E&ES’s partnership and look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts.”
If you’re a business looking to hire motivated job seekers while taking advantage of training reimbursements, connect with our team today.
We’re excited to continue our partnership with PeopleShare, and together, we’ll keep transforming lives, one successful OJT placement at a time!
E&ES is a member of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network.
