Through BEST, Inc.’s Work Experience initiative, employers can host motivated job-seekers for short-term, hands-on training – while BEST, Inc. covers the cost.

This program is designed to support business growth, reduce hiring risk, and help companies build a stronger local workforce.

Why employers participate

Partnering with BEST, Inc. gives businesses a strategic advantage:

• Zero payroll cost: BEST, Inc. pays the participant’s wages during the Work Experience period.
• No workers’ compensation expense: Coverage is fully provided by BEST, Inc.
• Hands-on evaluation of potential hires: Employers can assess skills, fit, and work ethic before making a long-term commitment.
• Dedicated support: BEST, Inc. staff offer coaching and guidance to help participants build the workplace skills a business needs.

A low-risk, high-value talent pipeline

This initiative allows businesses to:

• Reduce onboarding and training costs
• Fill entry-level or hard-to-staff roles
• Strengthen community ties by helping local job-seekers gain real-world experience
• Build a pipeline of workers who are already familiar with your operations

Positions commonly supported through the program include:

• Clerical and reception roles
• Janitorial and grounds maintenance
• Child care and nursing home activity or dietary aide positions
• Warehouse and stocking
• Retail associate roles

Learn more

Employers interested in becoming a host site for a Work Experience participant can contact:

• Tammy Nehrkorn at tammy_nehrkorn@best-inc.org
• Laura Butterfield at laura_butterfield@best-inc.org
• Diamond Merboth at diamond_merboth@best-inc.org