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"It gives these
individuals an
opportunity
to gain work
experience and
showcase their
talents such as
guest engagement,
dedication and
commitment to
the organization."
— Sarah Villenauve,
human resource manager,
Festival Foods
connections, such as job preparation,
development and shadowing.
"Our goal is to stay out of the situation,"
says Ascend Executive Director Deanna
Genske.
"Our philosophy is to build relationships
(with potential employers) and then
identify their hiring needs. Using that
model, it takes all the barriers away; it just
makes good business sense."
Genske says many of the individuals
placed through Ascend have been at their
jobs for 10 or more years.
"It's all done with the conversation and
relationship building with the employer,"
she adds.
Julie Dean, CEO of the Manitowoc-
Two Rivers YMCA, says her organization
appreciates the partnership with Ascend.
"Our employees from Ascend are
hardworking, dedicated, focused and
interact well with our team and members,"
she says. "We are community centered
and we are all in this together."
