Project HIRED helped people realize their potential

Since 1978, our organization offered all-inclusive employment services, advocacy, and empowerment programs to job seekers with disabilities. We have retired the agency after 45 years of proud service.

Tracking our impact

6,550+ clients

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We’ve helped thousands re-enter or enter the workforce

100 served annually

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We worked with individuals 1:1 and in small, focused groups

50+ partnerships

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Our partners hired clients, provided services, and more

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Why we did what we did

We wanted to reduce poverty (often homelessness) and despair for individuals with disabilities. The unemployment rate for people with a disability is more than twice the rate of those without. This is an untapped pool of diverse and powerful talent.

Our clients have successfully landed roles at hundreds of companies, across industries.

Maddy Thomas

Revenue Accountant,
San Jose State University

Arjan Dhillon

Business Insights Manager,
Meta

Denise McClendon-Jenkins

Customer Service Rep,
United Health Group

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Diversity + Inclusion = Positive Business Impact

Companies that hired our clients understood that diversity and inclusion enables them to:

  • Attract and retain the best talent

  • Increase collaboration with diverse customers, partners, and global teams

  • Accelerate innovation, expand their marketplaces, and improve their bottom lines