The Jobs Partnership

What The Jobs Partnership does

The Jobs Partnership (legal entity: Jobs Partnership of Florida, Inc.) is a Winter Park, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 that delivers free workforce development to unemployed and underemployed adults in Central Florida. Its core offering is the LifeWorks program, an 8-to-12-week weekly training course that combines soft-skills instruction (communication, work ethic, interview preparation, resume building), career planning, and biblical worldview formation. Participants pay nothing for tuition, materials, or career services; the program is funded by donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving. Since founding, more than 3,000 people have completed LifeWorks, with 216 graduating in the most recent reported year and 76% placed in employment within 90 days, earning an average $5.01 hourly wage increase.

Program delivery occurs at five training sites across Orange and Seminole counties, hosted by partner churches (e.g., First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, Washington Shores Church of Christ, WholeLife Church), community centers (West Orange Dream Center, Reeves Center), and schools (Evans High School Community Partnership School). Graduates gain access to an exclusive employer network (AdventHealth, Control Specialists, Aggressive Appliances, LighthouseWorks, Orlando World Center Marriott, Orange County Public Schools) and an annual career and interview fair. Supplementary offerings include the Pathways Project (stipends for technical-skills certificate pursuit, funded by JPMorgan Chase Foundation), Pathways to Success (career and technical education navigation), and the Orlando Job Connection job board. Ancillary services address transportation barriers (1-800-Charity Cars, Recycled Rides), spiritual care (Corporate Care Partners chaplaincy), and reentry support (The Penitent Thief for returning citizens).

Revenue is generated through diversified charitable giving channels: individual donations, recurring five-year Transformation Team pledges, planned giving and bequests, appreciated-securities transfers (facilitated by National Christian Foundation), corporate sponsorships, Heart of Florida United Way workplace campaigns (Agency Code 3334059), and foundation grants. The organization employs 1-10 staff, is governed by a Board of Directors, and is led by President/CEO Marc Stanakis. No proprietary technology platform is operated; the business model is relationship-driven, faith-anchored, and geographically bounded to Central Florida.

Name

The Jobs Partnership

Legal name

Jobs Partnership of Florida

Website

https://jobspartnership.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jobs Partnership is a Winter Park, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 that delivers a free 8-to-12-week workforce development program called LifeWorks to unemployed and underemployed adults in Central Florida, combining soft-skills training with biblical principles and connecting graduates to a 300+ partner network of employers, churches, and schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Training

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Workforce development training
• Job readiness programs
• Faith-based career training
• Nonprofit employment services
• Skills training program

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting workforce development programs.
2. Transformation Team (Five-Year Commitment): Recurring financial partners making five-year giving commitments to support ongoing programs.
3. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Bequests, IRA beneficiaries, revocable living trusts, and estate planning vehicles.
4. Stock and Mutual Fund Gifts: Appreciated securities transferred as in-kind charitable gifts.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Business partners sponsoring workforce development initiatives.
6. United Way Workplace Campaign: Workplace giving through Heart of Florida United Way (Agency Code: 3334059).
7. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as JPMorgan Chase Foundation for Pathways Project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Jobs Partnership delivers a free 8-to-12-week LifeWorks job skills training program that combines biblical principles with career planning, soft-skills development, and interview preparation for unemployed and underemployed adults in Central Florida. The program connects graduates to an exclusive network of 300+ employer and church partners through job fairs, technical-skills pathways, and community resource support. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

The Jobs Partnership operates as a single unified program centered on its LifeWorks training course, with supplementary modules including the Pathways Project (stipends for technical training), Pathways to Success (career and technical education guidance), and a Career & Interview Fair. The organization also maintains the Orlando Job Connection job board. All offerings work together to help underserved individuals progress from unemployment to career-path employment through skills training, mentorship, employer connections, and resource support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LifeWorks: The core skills training program delivered by Jobs Partnership, an 8-12 week course that helps participants set career direction, establish career plans, and develop skills needed to thrive at work and life.

Products and services

• LifeWorks Training Program A free 8-to-12-week job skills training course for unemployed and underemployed individuals that teaches life and work skills using biblical principles, helps participants set career direction, build a career plan, develop communication and teamwork skills, prepare resumes, and practice interviewing to find, get, and keep better jobs.
• Orlando Job Connection

Quantifiable outcome

• 76% job placement rate within 90 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AdventHealth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2024Joint initiative providing healthcare-focused LifeWorks curriculum. AdventHealth University and Jobs Partnership collaborated to create a 12-week health-care focused training program at WholeLife Church in Orlando, with graduates receiving certificates and discounted access to AdventHealth University's workforce development programs.
• AdventHealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 December 2024Longstanding employer partner that has hired LifeWorks graduates. AdventHealth has partnered with JP to hire up to 75 LifeWorks grads and provides a pipeline of workers with basic employment skills from underserved communities.
• Evans High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Community Partnership School where JP delivers LifeWorks training to graduating seniors and community members. JP serves as the lead workforce development partner at Florida's first community partnership school.
• Valencia CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner providing Accelerated Skills Training certificates and workforce development programs. JP graduates receive access to technical-skills training and scholarship opportunities.
• CareerSource Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing tuition vouchers and workforce development support to eligible LifeWorks participants.
• 1-800-Charity CarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCar donation program that provides vehicles to JP graduates who lack reliable transportation, a primary employment barrier in Central Florida.
• Control SpecialistsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner that hired LifeWorks graduate Johmar Thomas through JP's employer network.
• Aggressive AppliancesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner that has hired multiple LifeWorks graduates at JP career and interview fairs.
• Recycled Rides (National Auto Body Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram that refurbishes and donates cars to people in need, partnered with JP to provide vehicles to graduates.
• LighthouseWorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner that hired LifeWorks graduate Iseli after she completed the program.
• Corporate Care PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides chaplaincy and spiritual care services for LifeWorks participants, staff, and volunteers through ministry of availability.
• The Penitent ThiefminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner helping returning citizens progress from prison to employment, founded by LifeWorks graduate Paul Del Favero.
• Orlando Union Rescue MissionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomeless shelter that connects residents with JP's LifeWorks program and workforce development services.
• National Christian FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacilitates stock and mutual fund transfers to Jobs Partnership for donors utilizing appreciated assets.
• Orange Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner providing technical-skills training and career certification programs for JP participants.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@jobspartnershipfl
• Facebookfacebook.com/jobspartnershipfl
• Xx.com/jobspartnership
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-jobs-partnership-of-florida

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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