Jubilee Jobs

What Jubilee Jobs does

Jubilee Jobs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization founded in 1981 and headquartered in Washington, DC. The organization connects District of Columbia residents facing barriers to employment — particularly those without post-secondary education, residents returning from incarceration, and individuals with limited work history — with living-wage job opportunities. Its served population is approximately 91% Black, 38% women, and 94% without post-secondary education, reflecting an explicit equity-focused mission within the DC labor market.

The organization's service model combines job readiness training, digital literacy instruction (via the 2023-launched Digital Navigators program), transportation assistance, professional clothing, and direct employer placement under a holistic case-management framework. In 2024, Jubilee Jobs served 506 clients and facilitated 231 job placements, reporting retention rates of 75% at six months and 70% at one year, and has cumulatively placed more than 28,000 clients in employment since founding. The model is human-intensive rather than technology-platform-based, relying on individualized case management rather than automated matching.

Revenue is generated entirely through contributed income, with a diversified mix of individual and faith-community donations, foundation grants, corporate partnerships, and direct DC government funding — including a $1 million grant allocation reported in 2024. The organization operates with approximately 11 staff members. Mirin Phool became Executive Director in 2022, marking a leadership transition after decades of prior stewardship. There are no product lines, subscription tiers, or fee-for-service revenue streams; the operating model is grant-and-donation-funded mission delivery rather than commercial enterprise.

Name

Jubilee Jobs

Legal name

Jubilee Jobs

Website

https://jubileejobs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jubilee Jobs is a 1981-founded Washington, DC 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing workforce development and job placement services to DC residents facing employment barriers, serving a primarily Black, low-education client base with intensive case management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Other Support Services (5619)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supported Employment & Job Coaching (EDAKANAE), Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Job placement
• Employment services
• Career coaching
• Job readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Funded by individual donors, foundations, businesses, and faith communities. Accepts one-time and monthly donations via website, mail, and phone.
2. Workplace Giving Programs: Member of United Way of the National Capital Area (#8232), Combined Federal Campaign (#67842), and World Bank's Community Connections Campaign.
3. DC Government Funding: Receives funding from District of Columbia government for workforce development services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Jubilee Jobs is a workforce development nonprofit offering a comprehensive suite of job readiness, placement, and retention services. The organization provides personalized job readiness training (resume building, interview preparation, online application assistance), job placement with a guaranteed start date, and ongoing retention support. Key programs include industry certificate trainings (ServSafe, Northstar IT, American Hotel & Lodging Gold Standard), an 8-week Digital Navigators program for young adults combining Northstar IT Certification with a 6-week paid internship, Personal Finance Training, and monthly Job Friends dinners for career advancement. All services are free and delivered through a network of community partners across Washington DC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 28,000+ total clients placed since 1981
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aramark at Georgetown UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership representing shared commitment to building stronger, more inclusive communities by creating awareness of job opportunities, professional development, and long-term career pathways. Collaboration expands hiring pipelines, provides training and mentorship, and supports individuals through fair employment practices open to all.
• Christ HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to fill essential roles in respite facility. Shared roots in Church of the Saviour provide framework for helping individuals take their rightful place in community. Stronger and better living out shared vision of inclusive employment.
• Abrams Assisted LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for filling dining and essential roles. Described as a 'Labor Of Love' with team committed to serving others without question.
• Community Partner NetworkcoreOthersNetwork of over 20 community-based and local government partners including: Platform of Hope, Housing Counseling Services, DC Department of Human Services, Friendship Place, Mayor's Office Returning Citizens Affairs, Capital Area Food Bank, Catholic Charities, Martha's Table, Miriam's Kitchen, Jubilee Housing, area shelters, Samaritan Inns, Jubilee Reentry. Health partners include Unity Healthcare, Mary's Center, Community Connections, Kinara, and Recovery Café of DC. Partners provide clothing, food, housing, financial literacy, childcare and healthcare referrals.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing young adults from low-income communities with training, internships, and corporate placements. Comparable in serving disadvantaged job seekers with skills training and employer partnerships, though typically with a longer-duration, more tech-focused curriculum.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing free IT training and job placement to individuals from low-income communities, with employer partnerships across industries. Comparable in mission, no-cost model, employer-driven placements, and certification-based pathways for underserved populations.
• Byte Back: DC-based nonprofit providing free digital skills training and career coaching to low-income residents. Directly comparable as a small DC nonprofit offering Northstar IT Certification and technology-focused job placement, serving similar populations with digital skills training.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington: Regional social services nonprofit with workforce development, immigration, housing, and reentry programs for low-income DC residents. Comparable as a community partner and employer referral source serving overlapping populations with holistic support services.
• Goodwill Industries of Greater Washington: Operates workforce development, job placement, and skills training programs for individuals facing barriers to employment in the DC region. Directly comparable as a nonprofit providing free job readiness and placement services, including industry certifications, to similar low-income and reentry populations.
• NPower: Nonprofit offering free tech training and job placement for young adults and military veterans from underserved communities. Comparable in serving low-income job seekers with industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA) and corporate employer relationships, though with a stronger technology focus.

Regional players

• DC Central Kitchen: DC-based nonprofit combining culinary job training with social enterprise food production to provide pathways out of poverty. Comparable as a DC workforce development nonprofit with industry certification (ServSafe), paid training, and employer placement for individuals facing barriers to employment.
• So Others Might Eat (SOME): DC-based anti-poverty nonprofit offering comprehensive services including workforce development, housing, and healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable in serving DC's most disadvantaged populations with holistic employment and support services.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National policy and advocacy organization working to advance skills training and workforce development for lower-wage workers. Comparable as a stakeholder in the federal workforce development funding landscape that directly affects Jubilee Jobs' funding streams and program sustainability.

Emerging players

• Dress for Success Washington, DC: DC affiliate of national nonprofit providing professional attire, career development, and employment retention support for women facing economic insecurity. Comparable in mission of employment support for disadvantaged populations, though with a narrower focus on women and professional attire provision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9-vMgGb7c1J7zV6VYbIqgw
• Facebookfacebook.com/JubileeJobsInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/jubileejobsdc/?hl=en
• Xx.com/JubileeJobs

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