HIRED, Inc

What HIRED, Inc does

HIRED, Inc is a nonprofit workforce development organization founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that delivers free employment coaching, skills training, credentials, and holistic wraparound support services to jobseekers facing barriers to family-sustaining employment in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Originally founded by ex-offenders offering peer counseling to those re-entering society from incarceration, the organization has evolved over nearly 60 years into a multi-program platform serving youth (ages 14-24), parents on public assistance (Minnesota Family Investment Program), unemployed adults, dislocated workers, and internationally trained healthcare professionals.

The organization's service portfolio spans a Career Pathways training suite (microelectronics manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, home energy, human services, medical call center, advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeship), population-specific programs (Youth and Young Adult Services including Corridors to Careers and Safe Streets Save Lives, Adult Services, Dislocated Worker Services, MFIP), and support services (Financial Wellness Program, Family Home Visiting Program, Reality Tool career exploration). Service delivery occurs across three physical offices in Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Saint Paul, plus a community outreach team (RecruitConnect). Hired has no proprietary technology platform; its competitive position rests on employer partnerships (Medtronic, Seagate, Polar Semiconductor, Skywater, Regions Hospital, Xcel Energy), educational partnerships (Normandale Community College, Century College, University of Minnesota), and referral relationships with 4,000+ community organizations, schools, and government agencies.

Hired's business model is funded primarily through government grants (Minnesota DEED for WIOA, Adult Career Pathways, Minnesota Job Skills Partnership, Youth At Work, and Dislocated Worker programs; Hennepin and Ramsey Counties for MFIP), philanthropic donations (including a landmark $2.5M gift from MacKenzie Scott in 2024), and corporate sponsorships (Thrivent, Xcel Energy, UMB Bank, US Bank). All services are free to eligible participants; the organization is governed by an independent board with no parent company or external private equity ownership. Annual revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

HIRED, Inc

Legal name

Hired

Website

https://hired.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HIRED, Inc is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit workforce development organization that provides free employment coaching, skills training, and wraparound support services to jobseekers facing barriers to family-sustaining employment across the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAF

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAJ

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAAAKAO

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Workplace Skills)

SECONDARYBPADAKAE

Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

SECONDARYEDAAAOAD

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYBPACANAK

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment coaching
• Career pathways training
• Job placement assistance
• Youth employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from state and federal government grants, including funding from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for workforce development programs.
2. Philanthropic Donations: Major gifts from foundations and individual donors, including a landmark $2.5 million donation from MacKenzie Scott. Corporate sponsorships from companies like Thrivent, Xcel Energy, UMB Bank, US Bank.
3. Employer Partnerships: Partnerships with employer companies who sponsor events and programs, providing work experience opportunities and sometimes funding for training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hired is a Twin Cities nonprofit that provides free employment coaching, career pathways training, and wraparound support services to help jobseekers prepare for, find, and retain family-sustaining employment. Services span youth programs (ages 14-24), adult and dislocated worker programs, MFIP family stability services, industry-specific training (semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, medical call center, home energy, human services), and financial wellness coaching, delivered through offices and community partnerships in Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

Product overview

Hired is a nonprofit workforce development organization providing individualized employment and career services. The organization operates a multi-service platform offering career pathways training programs (Career Pathways Training, Microelectronics Manufacturing Training, Home Energy Training, Human Services Training, Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship), population-specific services (Youth and Young Adult Services with Corridors to Careers, Adult Services, Dislocated Worker Services, Minnesota Family Investment Program), and support services (Financial Wellness Program, Family Home Visiting Program, Reality Tool). These services connect job seekers to skills training, credentials, employment coaching, and job placement, with special programs for internationally trained professionals and youth programs addressing gun violence prevention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jobseeker Services Comprehensive free employment support services connecting Twin Cities jobseekers to family-sustaining work, including career coaching, skills training, and job placement assistance.
• Career Pathways Training Free short-term training programs for career preparation in high-demand industries including office administration, human services, home energy, medical call center, and medical manufacturing.
• Youth and Young Adult Services Programs supporting young people ages 14-24 who are disconnected from work and school, offering career exposure, soft skills development, and reconnection to education and employment.
• Adult Services Free employment services for adults including skills assessments, support for education and certifications, and personalized career development plans, funded through DEED grants.
• Dislocated Worker Services Free support services for individuals who have been laid off or lost their jobs, including resume writing, networking assistance, and job search resources, funded through DEED grants.
• Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Family stability program working with families receiving public assistance in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, providing employment coaching and wraparound support services; Hired's largest program.
• Financial Wellness Program Three-tiered free financial coaching service providing workshops, individualized financial guidance, and goal-based savings plans for participants, funded by Thrivent Financial.
• Microelectronics Manufacturing Training 5-week free training program for medical assembly and microelectronics careers, including Century College coursework, hands-on microscopy practice, and employer connections to Medtronic and Seagate Technology.
• Home Energy Training Free training program for home energy auditing careers in partnership with the Center for Energy and Environment.
• Human Services Training Free career training program preparing participants for employment in the human services sector.
• Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Free pre-apprenticeship program in advanced manufacturing in partnership with Normandale Community College, Polar Semiconductor, and Skywater Technology.
• Corridors to Careers Free youth employment program providing career exposure, soft skills training, and paid job experiences with employer partners for young people ages 14-24; 2025 NYEC Innovative Program Award recipient.
• Safe Streets Save Lives Free gun violence prevention program hosting meetings focused on learning about gun violence prevention and community safety; 2025 NYEC Innovative Program Award recipient.
• Internationally Trained Healthcare Professional Program Free specialized program helping internationally trained healthcare professionals obtain licensure and employment in their field in Minnesota.
• Semiconductor Career Pathways Program Free 9-month academic and skills-based learning program with paid internships at Polar Semiconductor, Skywater Technologies, and Seagate Technologies, partnered with Normandale Community College; launched 2024.
• Family Home Visiting Program Free comprehensive wraparound support program for families, including 1:1 coaching through home visits and family-friendly programming; completed first year in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,150+ participants secured family-sustaining employment in the past year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Normandale Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Semiconductor Manufacturing career pathway program. Provides Microelectronics Assembler coursework for participants.
• Polar SemiconductorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for Semiconductor Manufacturing career pathway. First cohort of participants began paid internships. Partnership addresses technician shortages in the semiconductor industry.
• Skywater TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for Semiconductor Manufacturing career pathway. Provides paid internships for participants in the 9-month academic and skills-based learning program.
• Seagate TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for Semiconductor Manufacturing career pathway. Provides paid work experience and employment opportunities for program graduates.
• Century CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing Microelectronics Assembler coursework through Career Pathways programs.
• MedtroniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for microelectronics manufacturing training. Provides job coaching, mentoring, and introductions to employer partners for participants.
• StaffmarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing partner supporting microelectronics manufacturing training program.
• World Youth ConnectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Safe Streets Save Lives Gun Violence Prevention program. Partnership advancing healing and safety in communities affected by gun violence.
• Regions HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing employment tours and career exposure opportunities for youth in Corridors to Careers program.
• Ramsey ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing employment tours and career exposure opportunities for youth program participants.
• People IncorporatedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner. Provided panel of mental health specialists for youth employment tours.
• Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership. Financial wellness program expanded to support families through NAZ. Also partner in Corridors to Careers and collaborative workforce initiatives.
• East Side Employment xChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for workforce development and employment services.
• City of MinneapolisminorOthersCity partner supporting workforce development initiatives.
• City of St. PaulminorOthersCity partner for workforce development programs.
• City of Brooklyn ParkminorOthersCity partner for workforce development.
• Hennepin CountyminorOthersCounty partner for MFIP and workforce programs.
• Ramsey CountyminorOthersCounty partner for MFIP and family stability programs.
• Minneapolis Public SchoolsminorOthersEducation partner for youth programs and workforce development.
• Osseo Area SchoolsminorOthersABE (Adult Basic Education) partner for workforce training.
• University of MinnesotaminorOthersHigher education partner for workforce development.
• Touchstone Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner in employer network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• CareerForce Minnesota: State-operated American Job Center network providing employment services, training referrals, and WIOA-funded programs across Minnesota. Comparable to Hired as a publicly funded employment services provider serving the same Twin Cities catchment, though operating as a government program rather than a nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Project for Pride in Living (PPL): Minneapolis nonprofit providing employment training, career pathways, and housing/family stability services to low-income residents. Comparable to Hired in mission, Twin Cities geography, family-stability focus, and Career Pathways training model.
• EMERGE Community Development: Twin Cities nonprofit offering workforce development, career navigation, and financial capability services to communities facing employment barriers. Comparable to Hired in holistic, wraparound service model and emphasis on financial wellness alongside employment.
• Avivo: Minneapolis-based nonprofit providing career training, employment placement, and family support services including MFIP programming in Hennepin County. Directly comparable to Hired as a co-funder and service provider in the same Twin Cities workforce development ecosystem, including wraparound services.
• Twin Cities R!SE: Minnesota nonprofit providing employment and training services targeting underrepresented job seekers, including MFIP employment services in the Twin Cities. Directly comparable to Hired in target population, geographic footprint, and Adult/Career Pathways programming.
• Goodwill Industries of the Twin Cities: Mission-aligned nonprofit operating employment training, career coaching, and placement services across the Twin Cities for individuals facing barriers to work. Highly comparable to Hired in target population (low-income, justice-impacted, dislocated workers), funding model (grants + retail/donations), and Career Pathways training offerings.
• CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio): Minnesota-based Latino-focused nonprofit providing workforce development, career training, and family services. Comparable to Hired in employment services targeting underrepresented populations and in Twin Cities geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free tech and advanced manufacturing training with employer-led hiring partnerships. Comparable to Hired in sector-specific Career Pathways training model (especially microelectronics/semiconductor) and employer-funded cohort delivery, though specialized in tech/manufacturing verticals.

Others

• Jobs for the Future (JFF): National nonprofit focused on workforce development policy, research, and program design for underserved populations. Comparable to Hired as a workforce development peer in the broader ecosystem, with influence on WIOA/MFIP funding frameworks that Hired depends on, though JFF is primarily a policy/intermediary rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing skills training, credentials, and corporate placement for young adults facing barriers to employment. Comparable to Hired in youth employment focus (corridors/career pathways model), training-then-placement structure, and employer partnership approach, though operating at greater national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hiredmn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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