SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont-based staffing agency has received $2 million in equity funding to help accelerate work opportunities for marginalized groups.
Working Fields aims to strengthen communities by connecting local employers with dedicated job seekers. Officials say their approach has helped over 3,000 people with employment at more than 100 companies over the past six years.
Kiana Burks spoke with the organization’s Chelsea Bardot Lewis about what they do.