The Source

Since 2003, The SOURCE has operated under a comprehensive and centralized collaborative model that results in a holistic environment where employees, their families, and residents can thrive and businesses flourish. The goal of The SOURCE is to significantly enhance the retention and advancement of workers, through training and education, among par... ticipating companies. Those who worked to create The SOURCE believe that this solution to an economic problem will benefit all stakeholders, as follows: Employees will improve their economic status and overall quality of life Employers will see bottom line results, while being socially responsible and creating social innovation Nonprofit human services agencies can more effectively deliver their services Government entities will leverage increasingly scarce state and federal revenues for long-term results. The SOURCE is a self-sufficient, employer-led entity. The infrastructure is fully funded by the employer members because of the impact The SOURCE has on the employers' profitability through reduced turnover, lower training costs and increased employee performance. The SOURCE leverages the collective resources of the public/private partners to offer services such as job specific training, personal growth classes, and support services to help overcome barriers employees face in retaining and advancing in the workforce.Read More