Helped launch my career - Recensione dipendente - Fellowship presso The Work First Foundation

Company with a mission to lift people from poverty.

Low salary, not many benefits.

- Dedicated board of directors, advisory council and staff who care deeply about issues facing low-income populations in urban areas - Strong connections to private and government organizations which address workforce development, specifically in New York City - Location in the city which has been pivotal in changing public policy, access to think tanks and other organizations which are addressing critical issues around welfare, homelessness, and crime reduction - A great opportunity to explore the laws and regulations that cause some of the cyclical issues we see in urban areas - Previous research on veterans, recidivism to crime, and public assistance programs

- Issues addressed are difficult and often uphill battles. Public policy advocacy can frustrating, especially in light of political divides and previous failures in urban policy. - Populations served need services outside of advocacy and policy research. Partnership with other organizations in necessary to fully address the problems.