What they call their work
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 6 activities
- Annual job placement at scalePlaces nearly 9,000 individuals in jobs annually across its various programs and locations.
- Job development and employer engagementConducts job development by identifying positions in high-growth sectors and matching participant strengths to local labor market opportunities to support employment placement.
- Job placement and employment services for individuals receiving public assistanceOperates programs such as CareerCompass in the Bronx, NY, and provides job placement, education, training, and community service support for adults applying for or receiving Cash Assistance. Offers similar TANF-funded services in Washington, D.C., and Maine (ASPIRE program) to increase work participation and sustainable employment.
- Job readiness and workforce development trainingDelivers job readiness training using the Power of Possible™ curriculum, including resume preparation, self-esteem building, interviewing, job search techniques, and networking. Also offers basic skills testing, case management, and job placement assistance.
- Post-employment support and job retention servicesProvides job retention support including transitional services and rapid re-placement to help individuals overcome post-employment barriers and maintain long-term employment.
- Workforce development for youth and young adultsProvides education and skills training programs for younger participants to support job entry and long-term employment sustainability.
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Reentry Support Services 2 activities
- Incarcerated adult programming and reentry preparationServes approximately 900 incarcerated adults daily on Rikers Island with weekly work readiness workshops, OSHA, custodial maintenance, and flagger certification. Provides one-on-one counseling for post-release reentry planning and organizes family days to strengthen familial connections.
- Support services for justice-involved individualsProvides reentry services, supportive services, educational and vocational training, and job placement for individuals with criminal justice involvement in New York City. Conducts workshops on discussing criminal history with employers, educates about Fair Chance Act rights, and coordinates with parole and probation agencies through the Career Advance – CJI program.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Employment services for public housing residentsProvides place-based employment services, financial counseling, and community support to working-age New York City Housing Authority residents to help them secure employment and retain more of their earned income.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Social enterprise operationsOperates a digital imaging and document management social enterprise that provides business solutions while offering employment opportunities.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Specialized services for veterans and military familiesOperates the Veterans Forward Program in Maine to serve veterans, service members, and their families through targeted employment and support services.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Vocational assessment and career planningProvides vocational assessments through tools like Career Essentials to identify employment preferences, interests, and aptitudes, and develops Comprehensive Service Plans with participant-specific, measurable goals for employment advancement.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHRISTINE MCMAHON | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 1 | $892K |
| CAROL KHOURY | CFO | 1 | $348K |
| GRANT COLLINS | PRESIDENT OF FEDCAP, INC. | 35 | $318K |
| KENNETH BREZENOFF | GEN COUNSEL & VP STRAT. INIT. | 1 | $262K |
| NANDI JONES-CLEMENT | SR. DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL BUSINESS DEV. | 40 | $232K |
| DENNIS SZE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS | 20 | $209K |
| SERENA POWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $186K |
| JACQUELINE KOSLOSKI | SENIOR DIR. OF WORKFORCE DEV. | 40 | $175K |
| SILVIA ESTRADA | SR. DIR OF WORKFORCE RE-ENTRY | 40 | $173K |
- KENNETH RAISLER — CHAIR
- MARTHA SPROULE — TREASURER
- MICHAEL WEINSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- RON TOROK — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Career Campass Partner — Service location for Youth Pathways in the Bronx.
- Case Management Support Program Partner — Service location for Youth Pathways in Jamaica, NY.
- Department of Consumer Affairs/Office of Financial Empowerment Partner — Co-administers the Jobs-Plus program, providing financial counseling and related supports.
- Human Resources Administration Partner — Lead partner in the Jobs-Plus program, administering career services and work supports in New York City.
- Human Resources Administration (HRA) Government — Refers adults applying for or receiving Cash Assistance to the CareerCompass program.
- Maine Government — State government partner administering TANF/ASPIRE program services in collaboration with Fedcap Maine
- Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity Partner — Co-administers the Jobs-Plus program to support employment outcomes for public housing residents.
- NYC’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) Partner — Refers participants to Fedcap’s Career Advance – Criminal Justice Involved program.
- New York City Department of Correction Government — Operates within Rikers Island correctional facilities to deliver programming to incarcerated individuals.
- New York City Housing Authority Partner — Jointly administers the Jobs-Plus program with Fedcap Inc and other city agencies.
- RikerSMART Partner — Service location for Youth Pathways in New York City.
- Single Stop USA Partner — Collaborates with Single Stop USA to leverage technology and programmatic expertise for economic mobility and workforce development.
- The Fedcap Group Network — Fedcap Inc. is a member organization within The Fedcap Group, a global network of agencies.
- Washington, DC Department of Health and Human Services Government — Refers participants to Fedcap's DC Job Placement program.
- Youth Pathways Bronx Partner — Service location for Youth Pathways in the Bronx.
- over 6,000 businesses Partner — Partners with over 6,000 businesses to meet staffing needs and support job placement for individuals with barriers to employment.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Dignity of Work as Empowerment Mechanismmethodology: dignity-of-workBy centering the dignity of work, FEDCAP fosters personal and economic empowerment through employment because individuals are more likely to engage and persist when they experience respect, self-worth, and agency in their job readiness journey.
- Employer-Driven Workforce Trainingmethodology: employer-based_trainingBy aligning training programs with specific employer hiring needs, FEDCAP increases employment success because the skills taught are directly applicable to available jobs, reducing skills mismatches and improving job placement.
- Individualized Career Navigation and Planningmethodology: individualized career navigationBy assessing individual skills, experiences, and goals, FEDCAP creates tailored pathways to employment and education because personalized planning addresses unique barriers and increases engagement, retention, and successful outcomes.
- Modular, Stackable Credentials for Career Advancementmethodology: modular_stackable_credentials_trainingBy offering short-term training that leads to modular and stackable credentials in high-growth industries, FEDCAP enables individuals to enter the workforce quickly and advance over time, because incremental qualifications reduce entry barriers and support long-term career progression.