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FY 2023

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2023EIN 22-2484517

The Workplace Inc

BRIDGEPORT, CTNTEE: J300Founded 1983Website

mission statement

The organization provides job training, placement, and counseling for dislocated and economically disadvantaged individuals in the bridgeport, norwalk, stamford and valley labor market areas.

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Total Revenue

$39.4M

FY 2023

Program Spending

90.7%

of total expenses

Known Funders

2019–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2023)

The Numbers

$10.6M

Total Assets

$601K net

0.18 mo

Operating Reserves

FY 2023

+23%

Revenue Growth

YoY

1603

Total Employees

FY 2023

Funding Track Record

Backed by 19 Institutional Funders

$5.0M raised across 50 grants · +$3K committed (2019–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 6 states (2019–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

PaidCommittedBoth

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
Metro North Regional Employment Board	CAMBRIDGE, MA	$3,340,459
Capital Workforce Partners Inc	HARTFORD, CT	$1,207,143
The Oaklawn Foundationinc	OLD GREENWICH, CT	$120,000
Fairfield County's Community Foundation	NORWALK, CT	$78,500
Td Charitable Foundation	FALMOUTH, ME	$65,000
Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation	Bridgeport, CT	$60,000
Sterling National Bank Charitable Foundation	White Plains, NY	$46,000
Womens Business Development Council Inc	STAMFORD, CT	$25,000
The Pitney Bowes Foundation Inc	STAMFORD, CT	$24,000
The Prosperity Foundation Inc	New Haven, CT	$20,000

Total tracked: $5,042,735 across 50 grants · +$2,500 committed across 1 commitment (2019–2024 filings)

Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.

Programs (FY 2023)

What They Do

$22.9M in expenses

Adult job training - total of 31,377 customers served at southwestern CT works job centers; 296 wioa adult participants assigned individual training accounts. American job centers contracts. The organization has been engaged by local workforce investment boards (wib) in other states to be their one-stop operator and service provider. Currently, the organization is providing services to wib's in the states of new york, virginia, and rhode island through various grants and contracts.

$8.1M in expenses

Dislocated workers - total of 10,354 customers served at southwestern CT job works job centers; 84 wioa dislocated partcipants assigned individual training accounts. American job centers contracts. The organization has been engaged by local workforce investment boards (wib) in other states to be their one-stop operator and service provider. Currently, the organization is providing services to wib's in the states of new york, virginia, and rhode island through various grants and contracts.

$3.5M in expenses

Youth programs - through the careerhub, we offer skills training as well as job search and placement services. Our team will provide tools to help young adults stay competitive in the workforce and the insight and confidence needed to impress potential employers. Young adults between the ages of 16 to 24 receive assistance with choosing and preparing for a career they can be proud of. The careerhub has a staff of knowledgeable workforce specialists who can help each young person discover their career interest and work toward attaining the skills needed to gain employment. Every participant receives individualized attention as services can be tailored to meet each person's needs and goals. Young adults up to age 24 living throughout southwestern connecticut can apply to participate in training programs funded by the workplace. Subject to eligibility criteria and funding availability. The workplace is dedicated to helping young adults become valuable and self-reliant members of the community by offering skills training, as well as job search and placement services. Services offered include, but are not limited to: career coaching occupational training GED exam assistance job search assistance life management training entrepreneurial/administrative skills comprehensive counseling and guidance resume writing literacy support occupational access/training: construction healthcare hospitality services manufacturing customer service CDL licensing paid internships and more

$1.3M in expenses

Temporary assistence for needy families - total of 445 jobs first participants served. American job centers contracts. The organization has been engaged by local workforce investment boards (wib) in other states to be their one-stop operator and service provider. Currently, the organization is providing services to wib's in the states of new york, virginia, and rhode island through various grants and contracts.

Financial History