Consulting

We work with nonprofits and opportunity employers to advance job training programs and realize better employment outcomes for people overcoming barriers to employment.

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Building career pathways nationwide and beyond

For over 20 years, FareStart has worked with workforce development organizations, employment social enterprises, nonprofits and other opportunity employers who share a commitment to disrupting poverty and reducing barriers to employment. We co-create work-based learning programs and provide resources, technical assistance and support to drive stronger career pathways for untapped talent.

Benefits to working with us

Social Enterprise
Sustainability & Scalability

Operational and funding recommendations for new or growing nonprofit social enterprises to maximize career training opportunities and self-sustaining revenue.

Broader & Deeper
Community Involvement & Impact

Holistic, community-centered recommendations for building healthy ecosystems with workforce development nonprofits, employers and other partners.

Higher Employee Engagement &
Retention

Custom advising, co-created learning programs and resources to attract, retain and advance high potential, untapped talent.

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We would love to share our knowledge with other like-minded organizations committed to disrupting poverty and transforming lives.

Get in touch with us at consulting@farestart.org.

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" If you want excellent support in strengthening your org's social enterprise, FareStart is thoughtful, personable, knowledgeable, and perfectly placed to provide this consulting. FareStart’s experience working in communities across the country makes them leaders and models for the social enterprise sector. "

- Stone Soup PDX, Portland, Oregon

" Our learning went beyond establishing social enterprises; we were able to imagine how to more broadly include an entire suite of wrap-around services necessary to support our clients. "

- Catholic Charities of Rochester, New York

" The Employer Assessment will help you recognize how much work there is to be done and give you a clear pathway for your organization to determine what your top priorities are and how to allocate resources. "

- Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, Seattle, Washington

Our program has far-reaching impact

Last year, FareStart's proven change model positively impacted over 40 organizations throughout North America.

272

clients

We have consulted with nearly 300 organizations to advance job training programs and realize better employment outcomes.

20

years experience

With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit, social enterprise field, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.

158

communities impacted

We have a rich and diverse understanding of different community needs and opportunities, having worked on the ground in 158 different communities in 51 states and provinces across the U.S. and Canada.

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Your gift to FareStart helps provide students with job training, wraparound support, and other critical services that empower people to escape the cycles of homelessness and poverty.

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