A Place to Work
Good Soil Industries
A social enterprise landscape company that helps individuals with employment barriers work their way out of poverty through job training and support services.
GSI as a Business
Why Hire Good Soil Industries?
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GSI As A Program
How does the GSI Transitional Employment Program Work?
Step 1
Referral
Potential participant refers themselves to the program or is referred by partners; like Rio Hondo AJCC, RedF, or New Hope Shelter.
Step 2
Follow Up
Our Employment Case Manager connects with the potential participant once there is a job opening and onboards them after they submit their paperwork.
Step 3
Work
Participant works part-time at Good Soil Industries, learning hard and soft skills. They also work closely with a case manager who assists them with resume building, mock interviews, and job leads.
Step 4
Graduation
Participant completes up to 300 hours of work at Good Soil Industries and transitions to permanent work in the private or public sector.
Step 5
Retention
Upon starting their new job, they work with a retention partner for up to one year, who acts as a safety net against potential barriers that can emerge on their path to self-sufficiency.
Get Started
Join the Team!
Interested in becoming a participant of the Good Soil Industries transitional employment program?
Complete the form below to be added to the referral list and connected to our Employment Case Manager.
Special thanks to our partners who support our Good Soil Industries participants on their path to job sustainability.
Learn more about the LA:Rise program through REDF here.
