Employment Benefits and Testimonials

Benefits to our community

• Reduces costs to multiple public services and reduces overall risks to community
• The person becomes a tax-paying citizen.
• Gainful employment helps reduce the likelihood of probation/parole violation.

Benefits to your company

• Up to $2,400.00 Work Opportunity Tax Credit per client (WOTC)
• $5,000 to $25,000 Fidelity Bonding Insurance at no cost to employer and no deductible.
• Dependable employees who are held to a strict accountability in attendance, work ethic and who submit to random drug testing.
• Employees who have made a commitment to better their lives, re-enter the work force, and reunite with their families.
• Employees who have undergone soft skills training to enhance positive attitudes and communication skills.

Why hire a Bridges of Iowa candidate?

• A reliable employee. The candidates have made significant progress in their personal treatment and have completed employment readiness training. They adhere to the highest level of accountability standards, which includes being timely, and honest.
• Strong communication. You have the support of the BOI Employment Specialist to assist with any employee issues that may arise. Additionally, the Employment Specialist serves as a sounding board for the employee to ease the transition to a new position.
• A qualified employee. The BOI candidates participate in a work search curriculum. As a part of this training, the candidates identify their skills and areas of strength to assist them in seeking out the best employment opportunity.
• An eager employee. The BOI candidates are excited about the new life that lies before them. Obtaining a job, with your company is a very important step in solidifying their successful future.

Employer testimonials

“To have a successful company you have to have successful people and we’re getting those people with Bridges so the tax credit is really a minor part of it for us and we haven’t taken advantage of it yet.  I would strongly recommend these individuals from Bridges. It’s been very good for our company and I think would be good for their companies too.”

Shawn Edwards, A+ Lawn & Landscaping

“I interviewed some people and I ended up hiring one man. He turned out to be really good, so then I hired another and over the past few years I’ve probably hired six or eight people from the Bridges program. Nearly all of them have been super employees and I’m sure proud of them.”

Ken Silver, Quality Services