A new partnership between Staffmark Group and Foster Greatness is breaking down barriers to employment for one of the most resilient, and often overlooked, groups in the workforce: current and former foster youth.

Together, the two organizations have created a Direct Employment Pipeline, designed to help foster youth find more than just a job. The program offers personalized career coaching, job-readiness support, and direct connections to employers nationwide, including exclusive access to opportunities through a secure job board in the Foster Greatness app.

“We’ve had many, many current and former foster youth seek our support to land jobs and establish meaningful careers. That’s why we acted quickly and began the extensive process to develop our Direct Employment Pipeline program in partnership with Staffmark Group,” said Isabel Stasa, Head of Engagement & Public Affairs of Foster Greatness. “We could not be more ready and thrilled to ensure that all our Foster Greatness community members are thriving in all aspects of their life–including at work.”

Staffmark Group, a national leader in staffing and talent solutions, brings decades of hiring expertise and a coast-to-coast network of employer partners to the table. For them, this partnership is another way that they’re living their purpose, to be the heart between people and jobs.

“We’re proud to partner with Foster Greatness to help young people from the foster care system access real opportunities—not just jobs, but support and guidance that lead to lasting careers,” said Matt McGowan, Director of Social Impact for Staffmark Group. “This is about investing in potential, expanding access, and connecting exceptional talent with our outstanding clients.”

Together, Staffmark Group and Foster Greatness are rewriting the narrative for foster youth, proving that with the right support, every young person can build a career they love.