Platform to Employment

Platform to Employment is a non-profit organization based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The organization employs 13 people and generates $8.3 million in annual revenue. Platform to Employment (P2E) is a public-private partnership program designed to help long-term unemployed individuals return to the workforce. The program offers a five-week preparatory program that includes skills assessment, career readiness workshops, employee assistance programs, and coaching. Upon completion of the program, participants are assisted in finding open positions at local companies through trial placements paid for by The WorkPlace. P2E aims to address the challenges faced by long-term unemployed individuals, who often experience disconnection from their careers, skills obsolescence, and feelings of hopelessness. The program also provides businesses with a risk-free opportunity to evaluate and consider hiring skilled workers. For more information about Platform to Employment, visit platformtoemployment.com.