Organizational example:
Chrysalis Works
Organization/Program |
Chrysalis Works (part of Chrysalis Enterprises) |
Purpose of Program |
To help economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities. |
Program Description |
Chrysalis Works is the largest street maintenance company in L.A and currently employs more than 500 workers a year providing a variety of services including litter pick-up, sidewalk and gutter sweeping and emptying of trash receptacles. After gaining the work experience, clients will then go back into the job hunting program at Chrysalis and do a self-directed job search except now with a resume, references and the social skill training. Chrysalis Staffing operates like any private staffing agency; providing employers with screened applicants, payroll functions, and insurance coverage. Service areas include general labor, warehouse, customer service, and clerical. Chrysalisstaff provides on-going support to the temporary employees who are on an assignment as well as to the customer who places an order with Chrysalis Staffing. |
Progress |
After working in the transitional jobs for up to six months, Chrysalis workers move on to finding permanent employment outside of Chrysalis Enterprises. Ninety-three percent of the individuals completing Chrysalis's Job Readiness Curriculum secure employment. The average cost of Chrysalis program is $2,300 per client/year – reduced by 12% in costs from 2003. Nearly 900 individuals each year are employed by Chrysalis Enterprises through its staffing (Chrysalis Staffing) and maintenance (Chrysalis Works) and businesses. |
Contact Information |
Frank Lagattuta, Executive VP, Chrysalis Enterprises |
Information from Tracey Roden, Frank Lagattuta, and Adlai Wertman of Chrysalis; and from Seavey, 1999.