Company founders, sociologist Lee Bowes and Peter Cove, an anti-poverty activist, say their solution to the welfare-to-work riddle is simple: 'There's an incentive for everyone'

Businesses get motivated employees, the state cuts its welfare rolls, and the welfare recipient becomes a self-sufficient worker."

Who We Are

An innovative private employment company
A resource for companies seeking motivated, qualified candidates for entry-level positions. A nationally recognized business with an 18-year-track record with offices in New York City, Albany, Indianapolis, and Baltimore

Why Businesses Use America Works

We offer unique benefits to companies who tap our pool of trained employees:

Reduced costs and risks

Employers "try out" every employee for up to four months and save money before bringing a candidate onto their permanent payroll and benefits program.

Tax Credits

Most of the people that we place qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program, allowing you to apply for a federal tax credit.

No initial placement fees

Our placement and support services are provided free.

An easier hiring process

Careful pre-screening ensures motivated, well-matched candidates.

Extra attention

Extra human resources support from America Works helps ensure that the candidates succeed on the job and that you are satisfied.

The positions we fill

America Works specializes in a full range of entry-level positions: receptionist, secretary, word processor, mail-room clerk, customer service rep, cashier, factory/warehouse/ security worker, among others. The salary for our placements typically ranges between $15,500 to $18,000 per year.